Truck bed power outlets - how to keep always hot

[swanneemtb]

Does anyone out there know how to arrange the 12V outlet in the bed to stay hot, even when the truck engine is not running?
Thanks, Bill

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[Sagebrush]

The only way would be to run a new wire directly from the battery to the 12-volt outlet. I'm sure Toyota doesn't do it this way to prevent the battery from being run down to the point where it can't start the engine.

 

[Cappaworks]

Would have been really nice if the bed power was controlled by a dash switch regardless of ignition position. It can certainly be done with aftermarket stuff.

 

[TacoRaptor]

My work-around for that is to plug a jackery into the outlet that charges up while I drive and discharges to the devices I need plugged in all the time.

 

[Wife bought my 24 TRD]

My work-around for that is to plug a jackery into the outlet that charges up while I drive and discharges to the devices I need plugged in all the time.

Yep, I am doing something similar with my Jackery too have power whenever I need it, and it lasts a lot longer than running off of the truck battery.

 

[swanneemtb]

My work-around for that is to plug a jackery into the outlet that charges up while I drive and discharges to the devices I need plugged in all the time.

Yep, that's my plan too! I was hoping someone might know a better way. This is probably the safest way, to not run the battery down.

 

[762_NateOh]

I was excited about the inverter until I realized this limitation.

Surely there could be some logic not to discharge under 20%. Would be great for cell phones, fans, or other lowish draw appliances.

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