max emergency electrical power from Prius?

I just wondered if anybody knows the maximum practical wattage to try and draw from the Prius cigarrett lighters when being used as an emergency electrical power supply, and if anybody has suggestions of what inverters to use? I also wonder if you need to leave the car in the driving mode, or if it will automatically run the ICE in the accessory mode as well?

-I have just been through a long power outtage (Seattle windstorm 2006!) and was able to use my 150W inverter that plugs into the cigarett lighter (origionally intended for computers) to power the air pumps for my 3 large fish tanks. It worked great, having the Prius only turn on the ICE when needed, and so nice and quiet! I wanted to also power my aquarium heaters and even more household items but had already used too much of the 150W capacity of my inverter. Instead of buying a noisy gasoline generator for the future, I want to replace my inverter with two inverters of maximum capacity that the cigarett lighters will handle.

Also, I couldn't figure out a way to leave my prius active and lock the doors at the same time so I just installed a "club" on the steering wheel and kept an eye on it. Any suggestions on how to secure the Prius so I can leave it "on" as a generator all night and not have to worry about it? (I park on the street).

Thanks, any tips would be greatly appreciated!

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(seasalsa @ Dec 15 2006, 09:53 PM) [snapback]362992[/snapback]</div>

Thanks! -that looks great.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Vincent @ Dec 15 2006, 09:55 PM) [snapback]362994[/snapback]</div>

-thanks for the tip, I might try an inverter on the battery like you did. Thanks too about the key, I completely forgot about that.