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nitrox_john
09-18-2005, 08:40 PM
hi guys, i was just wondering if this will not effect the electrical system of the 202, if multiple devices are plugged in.

i will be plugging an ac/dc power inverter for laptop for GPS, a portable cooler/warmer, for food and drinks and a portable DVD player for entertainment.

portable cooler/warmer consumes 3-4 amps
http://store.yahoo.net/koolatrononline/koolatron-b06-traveller-cooler.html


w202 owners manual says cigarrete lighter plug can accomodate up to 85 watts.

dont want to overload my electrical system or blow up any fuses, any help / advice greatly appreciated !

c280nz
09-19-2005, 12:00 AM
hard wire it in if you want an inverter.
85watts is rougly 7amps for your application i beleive.
your inverter will most probebly want to draw more than this.
it probebly only has a 10-15 amp fuse (cant remember exactly)
but yea in short get it wired in another way for that larger draw
-maby something similar to an amp wiring kit
hope that helps