I have an 06' Tundra that I recently got a snugtop shell for. I am in the process of building an 8in sleeping platform with storage compartments underneath. I will be traveling a good bit and hope to be camping out of it quite often as well. I am looking to put some power in the back that I can charge batteries/phones, run lights, a fan etc (not necessarily at the same time). I dont need anything crazy as I wont be running an AC unit or putting a mini fridge or microwave in the back I just need a little power to keep things charged and maybe some light at night. My thoughts right now are to run wires directly from the truck battery to the back and solder up a 12v outlet that I can either plug 12v accessories directly into or plut an inverter into so I can use my chargers. My only concern is that obviously the Truck has a starter battery and not a deep cycle, and I would hate to be out in the woods packing up camp only to realize that my battery is DEAD!! Does it sound like this is enough to drain the battery after 1-3 days of use? would I need to put in a deep cycle battery and converter to be safe? What do you guys do in this situation? I was also thinking about wiring my dome light directly to the truck battery so I could run it when the truck is off (at night when Im cooking/reading etc). So what are your thoughts, is this just a bad idea? Thanks for your help
Cody
Cody