Power Out at home, quick fix by just plugging into truck

[Tremendo]

I've been loving my truck for 8 weeks now. I am a musician and had band practice yesterday, and power went out in the entire neighborhood. After trying with acoustic guitars and realizing that wasn't being productive, I decided to run a 12 gauge extension cord from the cyber truck bed. I powered our Amps and PA for over one hour, and didn't decrease my battery more than 1%.

I was considering the power share, but since it wouldn't run the entire house anyway, for emergencies, I can just plug into the truck. Very, very cool.

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[eswimm]

I've been loving my truck for 8 weeks now. I am a musician and had band practice yesterday, and power went out in the entire neighborhood. After trying with acoustic guitars and realizing that wasn't being productive, I decided to run a 12 gauge extension cord from the cyber truck bed. I powered our Amps and PA for over one hour, and didn't decrease my battery more than 1%.

I was considering the power share, but since it wouldn't run the entire house anyway, for emergencies, I can just plug into the truck. Very, very cool.

You might be surprised what Powershare can handle, 11.5kW can easily power most houses. As long as you avoid using high draw items like a stove top, oven, dryer, EVSEs (obviously) and electric heat it can probably run the average house for a couple days.

 

[Foraker]

I don't exceed roughly 8 kW when I'm running everything in my house, including air conditioning and one electric oven (which is a double oven which I RARELY run both at once), three refrigerators/freezers, dehumidifier, etc. (I have gas furnace, dryer, and water heater, which each obviously would also draw a bit of electricity for appliance support). I've never run the air and both double ovens at the same time, so that could put me closer to 10 kW if I did it. Even still, 11.5 kW would still be plenty. If I was running on backup, I obviously would be at least a little careful about how much power I was drawing, though . . .

 

[Tremendo]

Yeah, I have 2 big AC's, always on hot tub, and other things here, that would prefer more than 12kw to run correctly. I know I could pull a few things, but then it's partial anyway. To give an idea, at my other place I have a 48kw generator. But just the ability to run 20amps out of a truck outlet is awesome for small power needs.

One of these days I'll have my band play in a field or somewhere there is no power nearby, and run it all from the cybertruck. If I use 2 outlets (bed in cabin) looks like I can get 20amps from each, 40 total. That would be fine for amps, decent PA, even lights, etc. So much better than a generator with the noise and hassle.

 

[CyberGus]

This was my usage yesterday with A/C set at 74° when the high was 102° for the day.

I think y’all might have a slightly larger house than mine

 

[jamescstein]

Grabbed myself one of these
Amazon.com: Rophor 50 amp to 110 Adapter RV 50 Amp to 20 Amp Adapter Cord, 4 Prong NEMA 14-50P Male to 4X 5-20R Household Outlet Female with Dust Protection Caps, 1.5 FT : Automotive

Unfortunately, while it does give you extra 120v power outlets the whole system is only capable of 40amps total between the 220, 2-120 in the bed and the 2 120 in the cab.

 

[eswimm]

Grabbed myself one of these
Amazon.com: Rophor 50 amp to 110 Adapter RV 50 Amp to 20 Amp Adapter Cord, 4 Prong NEMA 14-50P Male to 4X 5-20R Household Outlet Female with Dust Protection Caps, 1.5 FT : Automotive

Unfortunately, while it does give you extra 120v power outlets the whole system is only capable of 40amps total between the 220, 2-120 in the bed and the 2 120 in the cab.

40A at 240V. You should be able to draw 40A on each 120V leg, for 80A@120V total.

 

[Tremendo]

40A at 240V. You should be able to draw 40A on each 120V leg, for 80A@120V total.

Sounds right. I've also read that each set out 120V outlets can do 20 amps total. So add in the 240V splitter, you could probably get (4) 120V outlets at 20 amps each (80 Amps at 120, or 40 Amps at 240). I think that's the right number. I know I could easily do everything for my band with 2 sets of 20 amp 120V outlets, so I'd be good either way.

 

[jamescstein]

Sounds right. I've also read that each set out 120V outlets can do 20 amps total. So add in the 240V splitter, you could probably get (4) 120V outlets at 20 amps each (80 Amps at 120, or 40 Amps at 240). I think that's the right number. I know I could easily do everything for my band with 2 sets of 20 amp 120V outlets, so I'd be good either way.

From Cargo Bed Outlets

1. 120V power outlets (20A maximum draw, combined)
2. 240V power outlet (40A maximum draw, combined)

The 120V power outlets provide a maximum of 20A across both cargo bed outlets. This is independent from the 120V outlets in the cabin which also provide a maximum of 20A across both cabin outlets (see Interior Power Outlets). It is possible to pull 20A from the cabin and 20A from the cargo bed at the same time. All AC power outlets combined (120V cabin, 120V cargo bed, and the 240V cargo bed outlet) are limited to a combined maximum of 40A. If multiple devices are plugged in and drawing power at the same time, power to each device may be reduced or interrupted.

 

[eswimm]

From Cargo Bed Outlets

1. 120V power outlets (20A maximum draw, combined)
2. 240V power outlet (40A maximum draw, combined)

The 120V power outlets provide a maximum of 20A across both cargo bed outlets. This is independent from the 120V outlets in the cabin which also provide a maximum of 20A across both cabin outlets (see Interior Power Outlets). It is possible to pull 20A from the cabin and 20A from the cargo bed at the same time. All AC power outlets combined (120V cabin, 120V cargo bed, and the 240V cargo bed outlet) are limited to a combined maximum of 40A. If multiple devices are plugged in and drawing power at the same time, power to each device may be reduced or interrupted.

You can pull 9.6kW out of the outlets. The NEMA 14-50 splitter shown in a previous post should let you pull 40A at 120V off each leg of the 240V and the best way to maximize what you can draw.

 

[HaulingAss]

From Cargo Bed Outlets

1. 120V power outlets (20A maximum draw, combined)
2. 240V power outlet (40A maximum draw, combined)

The 120V power outlets provide a maximum of 20A across both cargo bed outlets. This is independent from the 120V outlets in the cabin which also provide a maximum of 20A across both cabin outlets (see Interior Power Outlets). It is possible to pull 20A from the cabin and 20A from the cargo bed at the same time. All AC power outlets combined (120V cabin, 120V cargo bed, and the 240V cargo bed outlet) are limited to a combined maximum of 40A. If multiple devices are plugged in and drawing power at the same time, power to each device may be reduced or interrupted.

Yeah, that's 40 amps at 240 volts or 80 amps at 120 volts.

 

[Trekboy]

If it's true that this splitter might be able to deliver 40 amps on each 120 volt leg, 10 AWG wire is a bit on the weak side.

 

[jeniferkey]

I got a stout 120v extension cord that reaches in to power the fridge with another run for router and electronics. The last longer outage we didn’t lose any food, but also couldn’t leave the house for too long. Still amazing overnight and charged the little Jackery to power the cpap in another room.
I am considering the generator type switch over in the breaker box so we wouldn’t lose the well pump.

 

[eswimm]

If it's true that this splitter might be able to deliver 40 amps on each 120 volt leg, 10 AWG wire is a bit on the weak side.

Good point, that adapter is definitely underrated for what it's capable of having plugged into it. It calls out 30A (3750W) max in the specs.

 

[Mr Sir]

Tread lightly here. Each (20amp) leg shouldn't exceed 16 amps consumed. #12 cu should be your minimum cord. Check appliance rating to check. Over could cause damage including fire. Sorry, but a good rule to follow.
Safety first!

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