What Size Slow Cooker For My Truck?

I did try googling the answer, but but kept coming up with articles that were ads or suggestions for slow cookers… none telling me what size I could get away with. I have an 1800 W inverter/charger pre-installed (factory installed) in this ‘23 Freightliner Cascadia, so will be plugging the slow cooker into the standard type B, 3-prong 120 V socket. I’d like to get a four or 4 1/2 quart slow cooker; this isn’t too big for my set up is it? I once had a smaller 2.5 qt. slow cooker that I plugged into a much smaller 250 W inverter, but want to go a little bigger this time. Your feedback/advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Hey Pete!

Don't over concern yourself with the size. What you want to know is how many amps does the slow cooker pull. With an 1800 watt converter, you should be able to handle an appliance with a 10 to 12 amp load.

When you get it all figured out, I expect an invite for dinner!

Thanks for the advice Old School, I really really appreciate it! Sorry it took me long so long to get back to this, but you know… trucking. I went with the 4.5 qt. model… I’d like to be able to cook a week’s worth of meals at one time. Of course you’ll get an invite! I’d be honored to have you over to my “house” for dinner! :)