2021 Sierra HD 110v power outlet

[Roy Fukushima]

Davew277 -  The factory inverter wiring is way too small to wire in a 2000 watt inverter thus you need to do a complete new heavy duty wiring system which will entail lots of planning time, work and money.   Also the factory auxillary battery may not be adequate for the 2000 watt pure sine inverter.  

 

I recently purchased a Bluetti AC200 Max solar generator 67 pounds $1,800 and will mount it in the bed of my truck and I will have plenty of power to operate anything 110 AC or DC including high wattage items like microwave, heater, fan, lights, power tools, etc.  It can be recharged with house current, solar panels and especially with the included DC transformers while driving. 

It's portable so you can use it for home emergency power backup during black outs, etc too. 

A cheaper but less power is the EcoFlow Delta 2 1800 watt solar generator  27 pounds at $1,000 with portable solar panels $1,600. 

Both are quiet, no toxic emissions compared to gas powered generators and can be kept in the truck bed while in use.  

 

My question:  Can the factory 2020 Chevy 110 volt 400 watt inverter sufficiently power a Bluetti 110 volt ac to 58.8 dc volt power supply.  Input: 100/240 VAC 50/60 Hz  7.5 Amp max.   Output: 58.8 volts  8.0 Amp     

 

[KTDanforth]

On 5/2/2021 at 4:27 AM, roeshow24 said:

Do you have Aux switches? Why couldn’t you get your own inverter mount it under the center console and wire it to an aux switch? That’s my plan. It might not work but that’s my thinking

did you try this?  did it work?

[Mike behr]

Has anyone had to replace the 110v plug in the dash.  Mine isn't working and I need to replace,  but I don't know how it comes out. 

[bruceb58]

18 hours ago, Mike behr said:

Has anyone had to replace the 110v plug in the dash.  Mine isn't working and I need to replace,  but I don't know how it comes out. 

You made sure it works with the truck running right?

 

BTW, if it isn't working, it's most likely the inverter that isn't working...not the 120V outlet in the dash. Do  you have multiple outlets? Do any of them work? Many possibilities including power to the inverter, as well as the serial link to the inverter that turns it on. If you happen to have a DTC related to the inverter, it will not get turned on.

 

Edited December 2, 2024 by bruceb58

[Epsilon Plus]

I've considered getting just the outlet and wiring my own inverter to it. Just for the sake of using the factory dash location. It's got two prongs on the back that look to be possibly useful.

[Mzc527]

Here's what I did to have 110V with the OEM look:

 

1- Order switch part number 84581301

2- Open outlet rear cover using thing tool like a screwdriver

3- Remove electronic board from cover

4- Run wires thru back cover. Use existing square holes or drill 3/8 hole.

5- Crimp a flat connector to 100V wire from Inverter. The wire needs to be long enough and have a standard 110V plug. You'll need to plug it in the Inverter once installed. A generic 110V plug and proper electrical wire is good. here's a picture of the connector:

6- Connect the 100V flat connectors to the 2 flat pins inside cover. See flat male connector here (pointed with a nail)

7- Clip back cover to outlet with 110v wire running thru back cover.

8- Install inverter under dash. Inverter needs to be well ventilated. Do not put inside glove box. I used a 500Watts inverter.

9- Pass 110V plug thru outlet opening in console. Connect 110V plug in Inverter. 

10- Install 110V outlet in console opening.

11- Connect the 12 volts inverter feed in fuse box on driver side. Use positive terminal in Ignition switch powered outlet. Install ground as well.

12- Enjoy 110V.

Edited January 20, 2025 by Mzc527
added a picture at the end by error.

[Epsilon Plus]

On 1/20/2025 at 1:16 PM, Mzc527 said:

Here's what I did to have 110V with the OEM look:

 

 

This is beautiful. Thanks for the write up! Just what I had in mind.