Setting up truck, need advice

[Drew Good]

Hey Guys,

I am in the process of setting up my truck the way I want it and have a question. So far I have the drawer system and Dog Box set up in the truck box. I also wired in two 9" 12v cooling fans ( one for each compartment ) to keep the dogs cool.

What I am looking into is getting a power inverter and setting it up in the console so that I can store my e collar and Remote releases there. The idea is with the Inverter I will be able to have a charging system built right into the truck so everytime I use them they will be fully charged.

Does anyone have an idea of what size of inverter I will need to charge and ecoller and remote releases at the same time?

Drew

[Tim]

I just checked my chargers and they are 6 watts each, so a 250 watt or 500 watt would be more than enough. Two service techs at the shop I work at use 500 watt inverters to charge their cordless drills and flashlights so it should handle the releases and collar.
Tim

[franklauzon]

Drew, why not just order the car charger? Save the hassle...

I know my inverter, I have to start the car, ar turn the key to aux, then hold a button on the inverter, a terrific pain in my ass.

[Drew Good]

I thought about ordering the car charger's but I want to be able to plug in other stuff as well. It would be alot cheaper to just order the car adapters though...

Drew

[franklauzon]

My TT Collar, only gets recharged like once a month... I'm not sure if it would really be necessary to keep them charged at all times...

[BdBHunts]

Go with the inverter for charging. Using the car chargers can prematurely kill your battery. I charged my cel phone and Mike radio that way and killed the batteries before there time. Use a power point for charging if your vehicle is equipped with one. My work truck has one but not my van. If it isn't get a second key cut if you have to turn the key to charge to batteries. Some of the older Chev trucks don't even require a key to start them, just turn without the key and she starts.