If they would read the ops posts, they could quickly see that the op "did his homework" and stayed that the invertor would meet his needs.

​​​​​I can quote his posts if really needed.

He literally said he wanted to know the best way to run the wires.

 

No, the OP never said that he explicitly tested his device on the truck's inverter. It sounds like he thinks it might be OK, but he didn't explicitly say he tested it.

 

You feel free to take what you want from what the op posted.

He literally asked about the best way to run the wires, which no one had really answered.

I'm not saying the invertor is bad, or that there isn't some great invertor information.

I'm saying no one answered his question about running wires.

If the op had asked if his invertor would be powerful enough, or something along those lines, then a lot of the information posted here would have been spot on to what he asked.


He just didn't ask that. Maybe the op could come back and say that he was looking for invertor information?

​​​​​​​I can only assume he looked into it by what he posted. Assume what ya want I guess, I'm just going by what the op posted.

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I in no way picked on the OP, nor did I say it was an obvious question, but you know that, what I said is that I believe he is intelligent enough to already know the obvious answer you gave.

I think you also know that you did not answer the question either, you gave an obvious, and incomplete answer, apparantly trying to give the impression of being better than others on here. I'm sorry, it didn't work for ya.

 

Sorry you assumed that about my answer. I thought mentioning where to run the wires along the main harness that runs along the frame was ok advice. In no way was in meant to be incomplete, it was meant to help the op with his question.

And you started in on my answer, to again I'll ask you, how did you help the op answer his question about running the wires like he asked? Please answer that before you start trying to put down my answer to the ops question.

 

Op wanted to do something I have tried and it didn’t work. OP, who is long gone, said the inverter would be enough which wasn’t necessarily true. Notice how after I answered I tried my traeger and it didn’t work, OP has not been back. Maybe it’s because he realized it wouldn’t work or maybe a real left test would be required.

Did you read my reply about what OP was actually asking? I refer back to the just spray it comment in my last reply to you. You know what, maybe he was just going to let the wires drag on the road under the truck 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

So by your thought process, if a guy comes on here asking about what 12” rims he should put on his truck, you would provide him with different makes of 12” wheels? Even though 12” rims won’t fit. No, you would tell him 12” rims won’t fit and help him make a more informed choice.

OP stating that the inverter would work was a rudimentary statement and Jim jumped in to correct the proper output of the poor quality inverter.

To the rest of the responders on this thread, just remember, winning an argument against a genius is difficult but winning one against a moron is impossible. Just leave the running wires down the frame guy alone. 🤦‍♂️

 

Ha reporting to personal insults over the internet, nice, very brave and intelligent of you. That always shows one's true colors, and we all know what colors those are..

Yes I read your responses, the OP didn't say he had a trager, and you didn't say your wattage was the same as his. Is it?

I see nothing unreasonable that the OP posted with his response to warrant not answering his question, and in no way is it similar to your analogy.

And again, you guys seem to be hacking on my info to the op, I'm not the one that asked it, he was asking the best way to run the wires. Yes it's a pretty simple answer, but that's what the op wanted to know. He even said multiple times the inverter would meet his needs.

Is your thought process, if something didn't work for you, you shouldn't help the guy out with his question, even if his situation may be different to yours? Really helpful bud!

I've been on these forums for a long time, it has been happening for awhile, be a part of the solution when replying to what a guy is asking, not the problem.

The reason lots of guys don't come back and respond, is because people don't help them out with what they are asking, they seem to think they know better (and sometimes that's true) for each specific situation and bam, that members gone.

 

I did not call you a moron. I implied it. You inferred it.

Most of the time, you are correct about unanswered questions. This time however, you are missing the point.

My traeger power consumption is 300w to start and 50w after. Same as OPs

Here’s the scenario.

Op: Has anyone installed a Chevy window in a ford?

Me: You better check the fit.

Op: On paper it says it fits. Where should I put the sealant?

Me: I tried the same thing and it didn’t fit.

Others: This is why it may not fit.....

You: Put the bead around the window.

See my point? ForCal and HRTKD see it this way. I know you are trying like hell to defend your position but take a step back and look.

 

I know what you're trying to argue as well.

My point..

OP- hey guys I want to install a plug in my box, I checked it out and want information how to do it.

fte offended- don't do it, I tried similar and It didn't work

OP- that's ok i still want to do it, need to know how to run wires

fte offended - (insert good info that has nothing to do with what the op asked for help with)
me - here's a solution, it's simple, just do this. Also don't know why others can't just answer what you want to know

Fte offended - don't listen to him, he posted simple info, it just won't work even though that's what you want to know

fte offended - preppy is probably a moron and is trying to make everyone look bad because he posted what you wanted to know, and we are all genius's because it didn't work for us so we are not going to help you.
Me - try to help the guy out with what he wants to know.


Listen, the op is capable of learning how to do the simple task of running wires, and I don't care if you guys want to act like this. If he runs the wires and an ac plug yo the back, he is maybe out 40? bucks. Maybe it will work for his specific purpose, maybe it won't work for his grill. It's hardly a waste and a guy could still use it in the box.

Would I try it out first? Yes. OP clearly stated he still wanted to know what to do. Let him do it then.

And Teddy, I have lots of things I could imply about you and your character. Just poor character to hide behind a screen and do that though bud! (Unless you call offended an assault of character, just didn't want to lump all of the people that replied to this add in with the few that are butt hurt that I provided the op the simple information that he asked for)

 

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Happy Canada Day though 🇨🇦

 

Same to you bud!

 

Good thing he modified his post. Calling us snowflakes? Man, that's like saying we drive Honda pickups. That's just not right.

 

You do understand that the only reason as you say, I "started in on your answer", was the way you presented your advice. You didn't simply give your well intended, helpful 2 cents to the OP, you came in like a douche trying to discount every other post before yours. If you're going to bash every other post as being meaningless, expect to be called out on just how meaningless your advice might be percieved. Not a word would have been said about your advice if you hadn't come off the way you did. The subject in the thread includes the use of the stock inverter, discussing and being realistic about what its capable of, and other potential helpful details, is relevant. The feedback given by others, was given in response to information included by the OP, and was intended to be helpful. Imo it was.

Maybe you should show what a team player you are, give a complete answer to the best way to run the wires, including how you would route the wires into the cab, how you would terminate them up into the bed. I believe that is what his goal was, based on his statement you have chose to focus on.
Unfortunately, no one who can answer yes to his original question has posted yet "Has anyone installed an AC outlet in the truck bed?"

 

 

I don’t want to get in the middle of the pissing match but.. The original question was “Has anyone installed an AC outlet in the truck bed?”. So, I showed him how I added an inverter in a toolbox, in the truck bed. It has two plugs on the inverter and a hardwired cord that extends to the tailgate where the OP was looking for power. Not exactly what the OP was looking for but, I have installed multiple 120v receptacles in the bed of my truck, just like he asked.

The second, later question was about how to run wire from the inverter to the bed. I never responded because I’m not so sure about running non OEM 120v wire through the truck due to safety concerns. But, since I have run multiple cables from the engine bay to the rear toolbox and to the trailer connection, and multiple cables from the toolbox to the trailer connection in the side of the bed, I can can tell the OP that it works well to follow existing wiring and tie to existing attachment points with zip ties or, use zip ties with screw holes. I also recommend that he enclose the wire in wire loom and fully tape it.