Sgtfiredog
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I have one in the bed of my truck. I thought about putting a Christmas tree back there and plugging it in. Maybe next year.
12v electrical systems are a limiting factor. You will see these getting replaced by 48v systems in the model years to come.Well it really depends on what you are using if you need 6v then yes usb works if you need 110v then the ac outlet works but there are plenty of 12V accessory's that run off the 12V plug they are not relics. I use my 12V plugs often enough
12V is not limiting besides with the electric vehicle mandates it will all be 300V next lol. 24V/48V systems have been used in equipment and some heavy trucks in the past it is not anything new but i doubt we will see it in the automotive industry its nothing that would benefit the automotive industry in an extreme way12v electrical systems are a limiting factor. You will see these getting replaced by 48v systems in the model years to come.
It is limiting for well-understood reasons. Drive by wire systems, electronic suspensions, mild hybrid systems, and redesigning subsystems (AC, power steering, coolant pumps) to take them off the engine requires wiring harnesses that significantly increase weight and volume. The higher voltages reduce resistive losses. 48v is optimal while staying below the steep safety and performance requirements when you go above 60v.12V is not limiting besides with the electric vehicle mandates it will all be 300V next lol. 24V/48V systems have been used in equipment and some heavy trucks in the past it is not anything new but i doubt we will see it in the automotive industry its nothing that would benefit the automotive industry in an extreme way
The in cab one is off when the truck is offHaven't used mine. Hell, I don't even know if the outlet is alive when the truck is off or if the truck must be running.
Guess I have something to do today ha