Powering up appliances with 12v battery

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by mathlal, Jan 11, 2014.

  1. mathlal

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    #1 mathlal, Jan 11, 2014
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    yes, keep the car in 'ready' mode, (outside) and it will run for days on a full tank of gas, keeping the 12v charged. just keep your eye on it so no one will steal it.;)
     
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    Yep, the Prius comes in handy in an emergency. I did this after I lost power due to Hurricane Sandy.
     
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    Ok, so it has to be in READY mode (not ON or ACCESSORY), right ?
     
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    Yes, it has to be in Ready mode only.
     
    #5 El Dobro, Jan 11, 2014
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    Doesn't need to be a Pip. It's an easy mod, lot's of people do it. Search the forums for Priups.
     
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