120V used for a space heater?

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09-17-2014, 12:29 PM

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king nothing

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Originally Posted by WobVish

Will your chief let you keep the dog in the bay?

This. Even if you have to keep him/her in a cage

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09-17-2014, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbad

Hey all, First f-150 owner, first truck owner, God it's good to be alive.

Was wondering what peoples experience using a space heater plugged into the 120v was. I work 24 hour shifts on an ambulance and was thinking I could set up a very small space heater for to keep my dog warm if I have to take her to work. I would prop a milk crate over it for safety and obviously vent windows. Would this kill my battery in one night?

Really?

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09-17-2014, 01:32 PM

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Your inverter is only rated for 150W / 1.25A which is good for most small gaming chargers or a tablet.

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09-17-2014, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by king nothing

I'd rather he comes on here and asks than just deciding to do it and end up harming his dog

I can't believe it was a logical question to begin with..

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09-18-2014, 12:03 AM

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RogueGT - Your inverter is only rated for 150W / 1.25A which is good for most small gaming chargers or a tablet.

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Other related factoids from the owner's manual ...

Power point (110V AC) (if equipped)
The 110V AC power point outlet is used for powering electrical devices that require up to 150W. Exceeding the 150W limit will cause the power point to cut off the power temporarily to provide overload protection.
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The power outlet is not designed for the following electric appliances; they may not work properly:
- Cathode ray tube type televisions
- Motor loads, such as vacuum cleaners, electric saws and other electric power tools, compressor-driven refrigerators, etc.
- Measuring devices, which process precise data, such as medical equipment, measuring equipment, etc.
- Other appliances requiring an extremely stable power supply: microcomputer-controlled electric blankets, touch sensor lamps, etc.
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Note: The 110V AC power point will turn off after 13 minutes if the ignition is in the on position without the engine running. Keep the engine running or cycle the ignition before the 13 minute time-out to keep the inverter on.
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09-18-2014, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Hendo13

I doubt the power inverter that is in the truck could handle the load of a space heater.

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Originally Posted by azmidget91

Yes it would kill your battery overnight, also probably kill your dog once the battery dies. Or when he tips it over, even under a milk crate, and catches the truck on fire.

Leave your dog at home, safe and sound.

Agreed with all of the above.

Very very bad idea.