DC to AC converter

[Mirak]

I’d like to use the DC port on the trunk to air up an inflatable mattress for camping. The mattress says it is 0.9A and 105w.

I was looking at a cheap DC to AC converter that has an input of 13.8V DC, 12A and an output of 1.04A and 100w.

Think that’ll be ok?

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[Fixbear]

They are rated at 20 amps. But you are cutting it close with that inverter on it's output side. You may want to find one more efficient and higher wattage output. The 12 volt outlets are 240 watt. Inverters make heat as a byproduct, so having 200 watts out might be possible, but only with a good one. Normally you would size your inverter at 80% out. So a 100 watt inverter would only run about 80 watts.

 

[GuliblGuy]

I bought something like this to blow up my air mattress for camping and it works great.

150W Power Inverter 12V DC to 110V AC Car Plug Adapter Outlet Converter with 3.1A Dual USB AC car Charger for Laptop Computer https://a.co/d/3uOba39

 

[Logal727]

Wouldn’t it be great if we could get an adapter like Hyundai has? Probably the feature I want most. There’s other trade-offs that have kept me from switching, but that would def be good to add in a refresh

 

[HuntingPudel]

With the right adapter (which might just come with your mattress), you could use the compressor that came with the car for flat tires. Just don't turn on the goo. ??

 

[mdolan92869]

Just don't turn on the goo. ??

That is the best advice I’ve ever read on the internet. ?

 

[Mach-Lee]

Just buy this inflator, it runs off 12V or 120V:

https://www.amazon.com/Electric-Portable-Quick-Fill-Inflator-Inflatable/dp/B074NZY3SQ/

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