[RedElmo]

For the price you pay just to have the 1500 w outlet you’re better off buying a generator.

 

[RedElmo]

There are advantages of having AC power generated by a hybrid vehicle over a generator. With a hybrid, the fuel is generally fresh without needing additional thought, fuel is safely stored, quieter than most generators, less of a theft risk than a generator, can be moved from location to location easily, is "exercised" every time it is driven, a hybrid engine is designed to be ran much longer hours than most air cooled contractor generators, can be run in any weather without the need for a tarp or housing, is easy to deploy quickly, and can be used in places where generators are prohibited.

Most of the above advantages of a hybrid over a generator can be reduced with knowledge, time, and money. Stabilized E0 fuel can be stored (and rotated) in air tight containers, one can purchase a Tri Fuel generator, heavy duty chains & locks can secure a generator to some degree although battery powered tools can get through anything, and one can exercise a generator with a load every month or two.

For me, my first line for generating power is my tri fueled Yamaha inverter generator, my second option is one of my hybrids with a 1000 pure sine wave inverter.

As I look at many contractor generators in with their single plastic gas can sitting next to it in a hot garage in Florida, I wonder how many will work when needed, who will be able to sleep with all of these contractor generators running (glad I have impact windows), and if anyone will be electrocuted, burned, or die from carbon monoxide poisoning.

It took me many years to learn how to maintain a generator and how to use it safely.

Yes $5K can purchase a large quality inverter or small diesel genset but there is something to be said about the simplicity & safety of using a hybrid vehicle to generate power. I am glad that Toyota has an inverter as a factory option now.

I don’t disagree. I totally wanted the 1500W inverter. But it requires the premium package which is $8000 more than the SE I got. I don’t like that it’s only bundled with the Premium Package. So if the inverter is the only real thing someone wants. Better off buying a generator.

 

[RedElmo]

The 150W variety can be had as 12V plug in accessory. Cheap.

https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-Power-Inverter-Charging-Ports/dp/B003ODVN88/ref=sxin_13_ac_d_pm?ac_md=2-1-QmV0d2VlbiAkMjMgYW5kICQyNQ==-ac_d_pm&crid=3QB26EHUKPPO&cv_ct_cx=150w+inverter&dchild=1&keywords=150w+inverter&pd_rd_i=B003ODVN88&pd_rd_r=07f65a66-c5ab-452c-9586-bbf14e3c6f1c&pd_rd_w=GCsSv&pd_rd_wg=2TGMP&pf_rd_p=1996aa5c-bfb7-40b7-b677-a9bfb33f2c53&pf_rd_r=F0GHB8K3HES5RZX65PS7&psc=1&qid=1625924658&sprefix=150w+i,aps,208&sr=1-2-22d05c05-1231-4126-b7c4-3e7a9c0027d0

Can run much off 150W. Talking about 1500W