Wow, $4-6k , are they serious? I'm shocked it would be THAT expensive. I guess certain options are better installed at factory when the vehicle is being put together. Sorry you can't do that, I do find it pretty useful in my truck albeit only allows 100 watts while moving.
Yeah, i thought he was going to tell me $500 max, which even then i thought $500 sounded too high. When he said $4k-$6k I was like "get the hell outta here!"
I would think twice about getting it. I have had a AC outlet in my Tacoma and it does not power much and I suspect the 4Runner is the same. If you truly want a Inverter then install one yourself.
What would you use it for?
In my mind, i'd use it to blow up a air matress out in the woods, so my girlfriend would be interested in going camping with me. I would want to bring one of those aero-bed ones that she likes, and i would need to blow it up out there, to save room for other supplies, etc.
If you are going to install one yourself, you might want to check on warranty implications. I had a different car company's service depart tell me they would not install it and because it would not be stock, the warranty might be affected....
I have no doubt i could install an inverter myself, as i've ran 6GA and 8GA wire from the battery to various speaker amps and subs back in the day. We even ran everything under the carpet, so no wires were exposed. We had fuses, crossovers and the works. I think we were talking about getting a capacitor in there too.
It's probably that expensive because your truck is not wired for it.They have 3 or 4 different wiring harnesses for the 5ths, depending on options, that are put in as the truck comes down the assembly line.They would have to change the wiring harnesses and I could see the labor being off the charts.
A better more powerful pure sine inverter could be custom installed for way cheaper.Do your research on inverters though as they are NOT all created equal.
Inverter FAQ - DonRowe.com - Frequently Asked Questions about Power Inverters I've been researching to put a 1000w or 1500w in now.
Yeah, even though the factory inverter is "clean", i'm sure it is underpowered. I'll definitely have a look at your link, thanks for posting that. Back in college, we just picked up a cheap 400 to 800 watt inverter from wal-mart. I think it was like $100.00. I know that i'll be looking for something of much higher quality when the time comes.
Most devices have a transformer negating the need to have a "clean" power source. The website lists a laptop as one of the "sensitive" pieces of equipment. I don't think you'll find any laptop made today that runs off of 120V potential.
Gotcha. thanks for the info.
OP -- did you laugh when the service guys said $4-6k?
You could hire a P.E. contractor to do that for you and it'd be less than half of that cost.
Yeah, it was a bit ridiculous. He was the maintence manager and he supposedly took the time to figure out all the parts, and stuff that i would need.
Like I said..... do your research !Yes , for your Christmas wreath any inverter would be fine.
Pure sine inverters are a much better choice if you are putting it in permanent and can afford the little more they cost over a modified sine inverter.They will run everything ,same as your household AC and are much more efficient,run cooler, thus less fan noise and easier on your battery source.
Visit Expedition Portal forum or any of the boat forums and read....
I agree with Harper.. I've got a pure sine wave inverter that I bought from DonRowe.com. I now have two outlets under the passenger seat and my inverter doesn't get hot even under a continuous load. They aren't cheap, but neither is frying your laptop with a cheap autozone inverter..
Thanks for this. Yeah, when i do it. I'm going to do it right. I'll check out those links and forum. Thanks fellas.
