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Mar 27, 2006 | 07:38 PM

fromme87

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cigarette lighter power

i was wondering how much power the power plugs in the truck produced? I was wondering if you can take the cigarette lighter cord, splice it and put a 2 prong plug for a wall charger without doing damage to the product. I am guessing that the truck powerpoint plugs do not produce as much as if you were to plug it in at home.

Mar 27, 2006 | 08:58 PM

lsrx101

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If you're thinking what I think you're thinking it won't work. The lighter socket puts out 12V-DC and is rated ~20 amps max. A home wall outlet puts out ~120V-AC. Nowhere even remotely similar. It's like comparing apples to..........uh...............tennis shoes.

Mar 29, 2006 | 05:13 AM

cangim

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fromme87, I think more information is needed on what you are trying to accomplish.

May 21, 2006 | 08:42 AM

CraZyDan192

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Fromme87 does not seem to reply so let me add to the question for my own good. I have a 2004 Ford Expy witch has four 12v outlets. We are plannin a trip to Disney World this summer (starting point Montreal). We bought each kids (3) their own DVD player plus daddy (me) is bringing its brand new GPS toy. Will I over load the circuit? Just by adding up the AMPs required for each devices, will it tell me I am ok? Plus we will be towing our new trailer therefore the truck will be charging the trailer's battery as well...