110 Power In Bed of 3rd Gen

I am sorry if this feels like a duplicate thread, but no one seems to be asking the exact same question.

I have a 2011 Tacoma with 110v Power Standard in the bed, of course who knows why Toyota thinks that the Tundra shouldn’t have this standard… I want to know where I can buy the Tacoma power kit to put the same power setup in the bed of my 3rd Gen Tundra? Any help is appreciated, I have seen peoples terrible mods so I am only looking for the Tacoma Kit or something that is legit looks good.

 

Ironically, we were just discussing running 12V to the bed in another thread today. I know you're looking for AC power vs DC, but the concept would be pretty similar, except for your outlet. You'd run an inverter vs a simplified, switched 12v outlet. You could also just run 12V, and then add a small inverter so you had both an AC & DC option. Just a thought.

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You could take a look at Real Truck's 3rd Gen Tundra test vehicle and their install video for bed power: How to Install Power To Your Truck Bed - YouTube. They went with a large 12v setup (8AWG, bus bars, voltage protection, the whole 9 yards) since they wanted to run some high amperage stuff like their compressor.

 

Yea I have seen that video, I am not a fan of what that looks like, it’s a very after market look vs. something factory installed

 

Ahhh. I missed in your original post where you hate aftermarket. If I had read that, I would've stayed far away from this thread. My bad. lol.

I hope you find what you're looking for. Good luck.

 

This is where I do give Ford props for on the 2.0 kW (really probably a 1.4 kW) Pro Power Onboard system. The idea of a factory wired inverter is really not earth shattering. More OEMs should be copying this.

While you could make this a DIY, it gives the OEM room to deny your warranty when you bring the truck in for electrical issues? They can't really do that with a factory optioned system.

 

Call me ignorant, what good is the factory outlet in the tundra bed? What could you successfully use it for, charging a dewalt battery for a drill, cell phone etc. 400 w output ?

 

To make this even more annoying, the 2024 Tacoma hybrids have a higher wattage output in their beds. No reason Toyota shouldn’t include this in the Tundras.

 

My wife’s 2033 sienna has a decent oem set up, we ran a crockpot on the way to a party, have a portable vacuum for onboard kid clean , etc

 

I use it daily for a small shop vac, to air up tubes to float the river, air up my paddle board at the lake before attaching a paddle board pump, to air up inflatable mattresses for camping. It’s actually the most useful thing in the truck.

 

Problem is certain owners think they can run a Table Saw or weld up a new utility trailer off it. This thing is more less useless other than what you described. It was in the Specs when they bought......not fresh news

 

I was thinking of a freezer/refrigerator like a Setpower RV45D Pro. Wonder how the stock inverter would handle it.

 

I'm also trying to find a factory option. Parts department has not been able to identify the whole line of parts required to add the factory option. The truck i "ordered" was missing the rear seat and bed plug options. Since it is indeed a factory option now, I assume the parts can be sourced, albeit much more expensive than building an aftermarket system. I figured i could grab the factory plugs at a minimum and build the rest out.

Im a noob at electrical stuff though, I still looking for answers as to where I can install a 2nd battery, inverter, and such all hidden away

 

It should work fine. I think those portable fridge/freezers only use about 50-60 watts. Sadly, that's one of the few electrical items the factory inverter will handle. 400W is almost useless. A typical toaster uses over 1000W.

Matt

 

I would think a 33 would have 208vac!

 

Same boat. I have thought of trying to add. I have a 1000W inverter in my 2010 tundra mounted under the driver seat. Works fine for small stuff.

It might be cheaper to just buy a small Honda Generator. I would have to pay for install/labor. Close enough to consider both options. I like that it's portable, put in the truck when needed, no extension cords, etc. I would be nice to run it w/o turning the truck on which is a bonus when compared to the inverter. They have a fairly small 2200 W version.

In camp I never liked using the inverter and smelling exhaust all-in-one.

 

The Honda EU2200 generator is a great unit. It's quiet and very reliable. I love mine for truck camping.

 

The manual talking about the AC power is very confusing. Looks like 400w with engine on and not driving, but only 100w when driving. I'd think it would be the opposite like a normal generator that will handle more under load. 100w might not even charge my laptop.
So, now I'm curious about maybe adding an inverter. I did want the power option more for the bed lights, so I'm happy there.

 

In a hybrid, will the AC power outlet in the bed operate a coffee pot?

 

No. A quick Google search tells me a basic drip coffee pot uses 600-900 watts. Truck is equipped with 400watts. I use my bed outlet for a portable fridge. Fridge does have 12v or 120v support but I use 120 since that's the only plug in the bed.

If you want coffee, truckstops or the Internet typically sell 12v drink warmers. You can also just buy a 1500-3k watt inverter for like $200

 

I thought that was the case, but had to ask. Thanks.

 

Maybe a good 12v inflator (cigarette plug) would get the job done for you? Just a thought.

PS: We use 12v Magic Air inflator for rafting (alligator clips on the battery). I realize that may not be a solution for your daily use.