Need a good 12 volt to AC inverter to run a laptop up front

[rob_dixon]

4runners have 4 12 volt plugs right in front, and the only AC adapter in the back. Lame!

What do you guys recommend I use to power my lappy up front?

 

[steelevo]

I just use an extension cord on mine. No issues since 2016.

 

[rob_dixon]

I just use an extension cord on mine. No issues since 2016.

Hah, you know, sometimes the simplest solution is the best. :yo:

 

[Bumbo]

Extension sounds ideal, but if you did want to buy another inverter I highly recommended Victron. They make a really high quality smaller pure sine units too, I use them in my portable projects, like a DIY Goal Zero or Yeti kinda setup.

Phoenix Inverter VE.Direct - Victron Energy

 

[1000MPH]

Wait, the newer trucks don’t have this?

That sucks.

 

[llDemonll]

Whats wrong with the plug in the glovebox?

 

[rob_dixon]

Whats wrong with the plug in the glovebox?

TRD Pro has no such thing unfortunately. If you have one on a 5th gen, it must be another model!

 

[Mass 4runner]

Wait, the newer trucks don’t have this?

That sucks.

Correct. My '10 had that but my '19 only has it in the trunk.

 

[Sky]

TRD Pro has no such thing unfortunately. If you have one on a 5th gen, it must be another model!

My 19 TRD ORP does not have one in the glove box either...

 

[SlickTRD]

any off the shelf brand with 150W or so from amazon should be fine. the rear inverter is not always on so that could be annoying to remember to hit the switch every time.

 

[Crashnrondo]

If it were me I'd get a 12 volt outlet charger that matches your computer. Otherwise your taking 12 volts from the 4runner converting it to 110 volts AC, then converting it back to 18-21 volts DC to charge the laptop.

 

[Bumbo]

If it were me I'd get a 12 volt outlet charger that matches your computer. Otherwise your taking 12 volts from the 4runner converting it to 110 volts AC, then converting it back to 18-21 volts DC to charge the laptop.

Really good suggestion... a DC-DC boost converter would be small and efficient.

Easy DIY too if you dont mind a little cut and crimp action.

 

[jhguth]

Laptop DC power supplies for vehicles are cheap and easy to buy

 

[A10MileHusker]

Wait, the newer trucks don’t have this?

That sucks.

My 2017 TRDORP has that.

 

[jhguth]

I thought the 5.5 gen juat had a 120W 12V

 

[A10MileHusker]

I thought the 5.5 gen juat had a 120W 12V

DOH! I completely misread that. It's Friday and I need more coffee apparently....or beer

 

[eschoey]

My 2017 TRDORP has that.

Anyone know if the 15 TRDP has that? Getting one next week


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