Battery Back Up in Jeep?

[JennaT717]

Hello all!

We have a, potentially, large amount of snow headed our way and I worry that we will lose electricity. Since we do not have a battery back up I am wondering if it would be possible to plug our pellet stove (55-TRP10) into an electric cord and use our AC adapter in our Jeep to run it occasionally? Has anyone done this? Thank you kindly!

 

[heat seeker]

What is the output of the Jeep - watts or amps at what voltage?

 

[Bioburner]

I doubt if the converter is more than 400 watts. Lucky if 200 watts.
I have a 400 watt inverter that I can plug into the cigerette lighter and used to run a Whitfield, manual light

 

[heat seeker]

So, at 400 watts, that's less than 4 amps @ 110VAC. Might run the stove, but not the igniter. And that would draw over 40 amps from the battery @ 12 volts. I suppose if the Jeep were running, the alternator would take up some of that at idle. If it didn't overheat.

 

[Wilbur Feral]

So, if you are going to try it, do so NOW, before the storm hits. Then you have a few hours to look into a small generator, also before the storm hits and EVERYONE will want them. Ii'm not a prepper, but preparation has its merits.

 

[Bioburner]

Some stoves just don't like the power off those cheap convertors. I am with Wilbur

 

[gfreek]

I'd get a sine wave inverter that can handle the stove load running , not starting.. Depending on size it will either plug into 12V accessory outlet or better yet directly onto battery terminals.. Remember, the stove's ignition start draws a lot of power so you just want to maintain burn after a manual start, if need be..I looked on web site and can't find how much wattage it draws. Maybe someone will post it, or in your manual, or use a kill-a-watt meter of some type to determine watts.. Good luck, be safe

 

[chken]

Hello all!

We have a, potentially, large amount of snow headed our way and I worry that we will lose electricity. Since we do not have a battery back up I am wondering if it would be possible to plug our pellet stove (55-TRP10) into an electric cord and use our AC adapter in our Jeep to run it occasionally? Has anyone done this? Thank you kindly!

As others have noted, I highly doubt your jeep will have the necessary amperage to run an AC adapter to power your igniter. You can get a pure sine inverter, 600 or 1000watts continuous, and have that connected to your battery in the jeep, from which you can then run a heavy gauge extension to various appliances. You'd then have to turn on the jeep from time-to-time to make sure you didn't run the battery down too much. Many hybrids will automatically start their engines to keep their 12v batteries charged, so hybrids are better suited to this, especially because they'll run the engine only as long as needed. And, if you run the jeep, make sure you don't run it in an enclosed space for too long.

 

[TheMightyMoe]

I've hooked up and used my pure sine inverter to start my stove/run, didn't want to use a modified sine wave for reasons mentioned above.

It's better to just run your vehicle and run off the alternator, instead of running off your battery for any amount of extended time. (Not that you CAN'T run straight from your battery)

My plan for an outage is to just run the car, overheat the house a bunch with the stove on max, then turn it all off, rinse and repeat.

 

[JennaT717]

Thank you everyone for your helpful replies! It turns out that I cannot plug the stove into an extension cord to run it outside anyway (since the cord can send surges to the control board). No $$$ for a generator...we will just huddle together lol - Thanks again.

 

[Marina1327]

Thank you everyone for your helpful replies! It turns out that I cannot plug the stove into an extension cord to run it outside anyway (since the cord can send surges to the control board). No $$$ for a generator...we will just huddle together lol - Thanks again.

I have a kerosene heater as a backup in case of a power outage....that little sucker heats my whole house.

 

[gfreek]

Thank you everyone for your helpful replies! It turns out that I cannot plug the stove into an extension cord to run it outside anyway (since the cord can send surges to the control board).

I don't understand that ..If you have heavy enough extension cord and a good sine wave inverter you are good.. I've run my Harman that way

 

[Dr.Faustus]

i also use kerosene as a backup if the power goes out and i have a generator. My generator does not run the stove well, but it runs the entire house great. the kerosene keeps the house nice and warm all by itself.

 

[billb3]

Thank you everyone for your helpful replies! It turns out that I cannot plug the stove into an extension cord to run it outside anyway (since the cord can send surges to the control board). No $$$ for a generator...we will just huddle together lol - Thanks again.

Yeah if you don't have a heavy enough gauge extension cord you can end up with some voltage drops the electronics in the stove might not respond well to.

Many inverters will just turn off if you try to draw more current then they are rated for thru them.

 

[gfreek]

Wonder how JennaT717 is making out in Maryland..

 

[Bioburner]

Friends in KY are not fairing that well. I employer wanted employees to come in today. Vehicles and roads are covered in up to an inch of ice then got 8 inches of snow with 40 mph winds drifting it. Friend told boss no way.

 

[Phoenix Hatchling]

Hello all!

We have a, potentially, large amount of snow headed our way and I worry that we will lose electricity. Since we do not have a battery back up I am wondering if it would be possible to plug our pellet stove (55-TRP10) into an electric cord and use our AC adapter in our Jeep to run it occasionally? Has anyone done this? Thank you kindly!

If it is like my Jeeps outlet, it won't handle anything more than I believe 150 watts.

 

[gfreek]

If it is like my Jeeps outlet, it won't handle anything more than I believe 150 watts.

Seems to be the norm that they don't handle much load...maybe a 120v phone or device charger thats about it...

 

[bill3rail]

Hello all!

We have a, potentially, large amount of snow headed our way and I worry that we will lose electricity. Since we do not have a battery back up I am wondering if it would be possible to plug our pellet stove (55-TRP10) into an electric cord and use our AC adapter in our Jeep to run it occasionally? Has anyone done this? Thank you kindly!

Need to get preps in place prior to the storm's arrival. I have on too many occasions waited until after I need something to seriously look at buying it, and found out it was either too expensive or too time consuming to get it done.
Now, I am basically prepared for more than I'd like to admit!
Plenty of long term daily foods
4 Generators
30 cases of MRE's
Plenty of water
Just to name a few...

Although, if the power went out right now, it would be a b-i-t-c-h to carry the generator through 5' snow drifts!

Bill

 

[seige101]

It turns out that I cannot plug the stove into an extension cord to run it outside anyway (since the cord can send surges to the control board).

A PROPERLY sized extension cord is no different than the wiring in your home. It cannot send surges. Plug it in and see if it works

/electrician