400w 120v Bed Outlet doesn't power much

[RJL1400]

My truck is an XLT 302A, it does not have Pro Power buttons anywhere, so I assume it does not have Pro Power. The window sticker shows it has "Onboard 400w Outlet" and the it has an outlet in the bed with 400w, 120v with the light always on. This outlet really doesn't run much expect phones, and small stuff. It would not run a blow dryer or vacuum. Am I doing something wrong or is this just a standard plug like on the inside and worthless for actual power tools? Just trying to get to know the trucks capabilities.

I tried a leaf blower yesterday and it stunk.

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[RJL1400]

Anyone swapped out the 400w converter with a slightly bigger one? I’m wondering if this is possible?

My question also

 

[Lpetters84]

My question also

From what I love read apparently the power wire isn’t very big and I’m not sure it will support a larger current if we upgraded the inverter.

 

[RJL1400]

From what I love read apparently the power wire isn’t very big and I’m not sure it will support a larger current if we upgraded the inverter.

That is unfortunate

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