I know it's a weird question,but my brother is a trucker and I wanted to get him a couple of trucker-friendly electronic devices for Christmas.I know some cars don't come with certain features (I'm not sure if it's about the plug specifically but...)but I know jack about trucks,and I can't ask because he'll figure out the gift.
So yeah,do 18 wheelers come with the built in cigarette lighter plugs?
2007-11-27 10:57:32 · 9 answers · asked by Taylor S. 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Freightliner Classic and Century have 4 lighter plugs. Plus, most truck stops sell splitters that can take one plug and turn it into 2 or 3 outlets. There is a plug in front, a plug for the TV, a plug under the desk unit and a plug at the head of the bunk.
2007-11-27 11:04:29 · answer #1 · answered by suzb49 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure your brother will appreciate anything you get for him for his truck... as a fellow driver, I love all the little gadgets I can get. :-}
Like everyone else stated, don't worry about the plugs... there are multiple units in every truck I have driven over the last thirty years.
Sid.... I have to make a comment about your answer... I have not seen a commercial truck (in the USA) with a 24 volt electrical system in thirty years on the road. The first truck I drove had a Series/Parallel Switch to supply the starter motor on a 3408 Cat because it required 24 volts to turn that big monster motor over, but the rest of the truck was all 12 volt. The only 24 volt systems I have seen in my life was military vehicles. You might want to clarify your experience a bit....
2007-11-27 12:10:36 · answer #2 · answered by Wired for Sound 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The option I went for was a 12V to 110V AC converter... I picked up a 200Watt unit from Walmart for $40. It has 2 outlets, and can be used for other appliances, besides the laptop.
2016-04-06 01:13:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes all of them, but they may be 24 volt output.
Most truck are 24 volt systems, but they may be fitted with a splitter to drop the cigarette lighter socket to 12 volts.
You need to ask.
2007-11-27 11:12:31 · answer #4 · answered by sid m 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
my volvo 670 has 5 sockets and if you need more buy a 3 into 1 plug i have a cooler, tv/dvd , xm , ipod. cell phone charger ,and a navigation system all pluged in plus a 100 watt cb.
2007-11-27 13:16:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Like cars, it depends on the rig... go ahead and get the item. Adding a lighter plug is no big deal (costs about $10 and takes about 15 minutes).
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2007-11-27 11:01:30 · answer #6 · answered by ca_surveyor 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yeah all the ones I have been in and driven do. I had 5 in my volvo vn. I also had an adapter with 3 extra cuz you need them when your a driver.
2007-11-27 15:07:36 · answer #7 · answered by ecofriendlygirl 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
100% sure they do and I don't drive them. You would put plugs on a rig you drive all over the place for all those fun electronic thingys.
2007-11-27 17:58:26 · answer #8 · answered by Buslady 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, my Freightliner has 4 of them
2007-11-27 11:00:45 · answer #9 · answered by The Eagle Keeper 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋