Is 1000 Watt Too Big For Cooking In Truck?

Hi everybody.I would like to know If using 1000 watt microwave,single burner for warming up my food in truck is too high?Will I have problems?Thank u

Are you wondering if that's gonna work with your truck? Or if it's safe/legal?

I got a 1000 watt microwave, a 1500 watt computer(I live it up in my truck) and a keurig coffee maker lol

If you got a good inverter rated for what you ask of it, you are good.

Yeah that will depend on what your truck is equipped to handle. I have a 1500 watt inverter in my truck, and I'm able to run my fridge, double burner, microwave, and coffee pot without a problem. I don't do them all at the same time though

Just on a side note, anything that pulls more than a few hundred watts you will want your truck running before you use it.

I can get away with my crockpot or Xbox and tv without the truck running. For my hot plate or keurig (replaced the coffee pot) I have my truck running before I use it. My old coffee maker would only pull around 800 watts max. This keurig is thirsty. It pulls 1,200 to 1,300 watts initially.

Just on a side note, anything that pulls more than a few hundred watts you will want your truck running before you use it.

I can get away with my crockpot or Xbox and tv without the truck running. For my hot plate or keurig (replaced the coffee pot) I have my truck running before I use it. My old coffee maker would only pull around 800 watts max. This keurig is thirsty. It pulls 1,200 to 1,300 watts initially.

Very true. Anytime I use my burner or coffee pot the Apu automatically kicks on to help the inverter.

APU:

Auxiliary Power Unit

On tractor trailers, and APU is a small diesel engine that powers a heat and air conditioning unit while charging the truck's main batteries at the same time. This allows the driver to remain comfortable in the cab and have access to electric power without running the main truck engine.

Having an APU helps save money in fuel costs and saves wear and tear on the main engine, though they tend to be expensive to install and maintain. Therefore only a very small percentage of the trucks on the road today come equipped with an APU.

I use a 700 watt microwave with a 1500 watt invertor. Always must have the engine running whenever I use this oven. It cooks anything I put in it, though. Good rule of thumb is to have any invertor rated at least 2/3 larger than any appliance's wattage. The biggest draw will occur when an appliance is started.

I aso run a 1500w invertor. Thats plenty. I too have a keurig, gotta have my coffee when I get up. If you don’t have an apu start the truck ss already said.

APU:

Auxiliary Power Unit

On tractor trailers, and APU is a small diesel engine that powers a heat and air conditioning unit while charging the truck's main batteries at the same time. This allows the driver to remain comfortable in the cab and have access to electric power without running the main truck engine.

Having an APU helps save money in fuel costs and saves wear and tear on the main engine, though they tend to be expensive to install and maintain. Therefore only a very small percentage of the trucks on the road today come equipped with an APU.

Thank u everyone.I was just wondering If my truck can handle it.Not sure what the inverter can handle.Will ask.Im starting regional run in next few weeks and got single burner w 900W and coffee maker around 650W.Friend who Drivers same truck as mine said,w his old microvawe being 1000w he blow his inverter.Wont have any other appliances like this.So I will just run my truck everytime im using them.

I aso run a 1500w invertor. Thats plenty. I too have a keurig, gotta have my coffee when I get up. If you don’t have an apu start the truck ss already said.

Regional:

Regional Route

Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.

APU:

Auxiliary Power Unit

On tractor trailers, and APU is a small diesel engine that powers a heat and air conditioning unit while charging the truck's main batteries at the same time. This allows the driver to remain comfortable in the cab and have access to electric power without running the main truck engine.

Having an APU helps save money in fuel costs and saves wear and tear on the main engine, though they tend to be expensive to install and maintain. Therefore only a very small percentage of the trucks on the road today come equipped with an APU.