I just got this thingy that plugs into your car's lighter...

[rucky]

and it converts the power into a standard wall plug.

Chrismukah present from my brother. What should I use it for? I've been thinking putting a coffee maker in my minivan.

:shrug:

[Schema Thing]

1. Pull out a turntable and some old 45's

[rucky]

2. and avoid bumpy roads

but I like the way you think.

[LSK]

3. throw a plasma tv in the back seat

[rucky]

6. my daughter seconds the motion.

I knew this was going to get expensive.

[proud2BlibKansan]

4. A TV!!

No need to wait till you get home to watch your favorite shows!

[Redstone]

5. It's called an inverter. Please, PLEASE do NOT be making coffee

while you're driving, for Christ's sake!

Pay attention to the ROAD, would you? I might be on it!

Redstone

[rucky]

8. awwwww... you're no fun.

Plasma TV it is, then.

[LeftyMom]

7. I'm thinking an iron

That'd speed up the morning commute, you could iron while driving and have freshly pressed clothes when you get to work. ;)

[rucky]

9. Wouldn't I burn myself?

heh

[LeftyMom]

10. No, drive to work in your undies

Iron the clothes on the center console. Duh. ;)

[rucky]

11. Brrrrrr. Now I have to move to Hawaii.

I see no other choice.

[B Calm]

12. I have inverter in my semi tractor. They're nice to warm a bowl of hot

soup, make coffee, etc etc when you are living in a vehicle. Since your not a truck driver, about the only thing you could use it for is when you might go camping.

[Oeditpus Rex]

13. I'd be careful about this

Automotive electrical systems aren't made to run household stuff. Something like an electric razor would be okay, or maybe a boom box, but stuff like irons and teevees and maybe even coffee makers might draw too much current for your car's wiring. Could cause an overload, and that could easily lead to fire.

[lizziegrace]

15. Always turn on the invertor

after your engine is running and turn it off before you turn the engine off.

Mine's rated to run a 19"tv and a VCR. I haven't pushed it that far nor will I.

[billyskank]

16. Isn't a cigarette lighter a high-current device?

:shrug:

[Oeditpus Rex]

18. Yeah, but for a very short time

The current load lasts only a few seconds while the lighter heats.

That reminds me, though: Just a few days after I got my truck, I pushed in the lighter on my way home from work and it didn't pop out, and when I got home I forgot about it. I didn't go anywhere that night, and when I came out to go to work the next morning the lighter was still in and the instrument panel around it had melted. I was damned lucky the whole truck didn't burn up.

[lizziegrace]

14. I got my storm-chasing nephew one

He keeps his laptop, camcorder and digital camera plugged in so when he finally spots a tornado, he's ready to roll.

I wouldn't recommend the coffee maker either... :shrug:

[AllegroRondo]

17. How about a small clothes dryer?

So after you hit the beach you can just throw your towels and wetsuit in there.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

19. Foot spa time!

:rofl:

[johnnie]

20. This

:shrug: