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Post by clbell71 on Jan 27, 2017 9:17:38 GMT -8
I have been looking at Diagrams and reading the threads on a 12 volt system. I get the basic idea of how it works but I am not sure of everything that I need for this. Could you make a list of items/parts that I would need to setup a 12volt system? Thank you again for your help and knowledge.
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Post by danrhodes on Jan 27, 2017 10:14:42 GMT -8
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Post by nccamper on Jan 27, 2017 18:20:11 GMT -8
vikx once posted a very helpful diagram of a camper 12 volt system. I can't seem to find it. Maybe vikx will chime in.
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Post by danrhodes on Jan 27, 2017 18:51:44 GMT -8
vikx once posted a very helpful diagram of a camper 12 volt system. I can't seem to find it. Maybe vikx will chime in. I keep that stuff on instant recall     |
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Post by vikx on Jan 27, 2017 21:03:13 GMT -8
You have two 12 volt systems in the trailer, Tow Wiring and Inside Trailer Wiring.
Tow Wiring Parts:
7 way cord and plug
J box under the trailer
20 amp self resetting circuit breaker
Tow wiring to the back A 4 way ribbon works well but use the 7 way code. Brown = RT, Green = TM and Red = LT. Connect Red to yellow of the 4 way ribbon.
Ground bolts and battery wires, at least 10 gauge.
Break Away Switch if you have brakes
Various clamps, staples, wing nuts and other necessities. I use a 2 gang box for the front J box.
New tail lights and markers if needed
Inside Trailer 12 volt system:
Fuse block and fuses
Ground bracket
14ga automotive primary wire, White for Grounds, Black and Red (or other preferred colors) for Hot.
J boxes to make connections.
Cigar plug, water pump, Fantastic Fan and light fixtures.
Various clamps, staples and wing nuts.
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Post by roadtripper on Feb 4, 2017 6:54:25 GMT -8
You should read "managing 12 volts" . Available at VTS or Amazon Prime . Will teach you how to get the most out of your battery system....and much more. Should be required reading in my opinion.
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Post by gary350 on Feb 7, 2017 19:02:36 GMT -8
WHY would anyone want 12 volts in their camper. With the invention of LED lights our lights last a whole month on 2 AA batteries. Don't need 12 volts for water either we take 50 water bottles. Ice chest is good for 3 days, new ice is always available.
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Post by vikx on Feb 7, 2017 21:14:35 GMT -8
A 12 volt system can run a lot more than lights and a water pump. Many of us like to charge our portable devices (phones, laptops and the like). The Fantastic Fan is a lifesaver in warm weather. A friend of mine uses a c-pap machine that works very well on 12 volts...
With too many 110/120 electrical items, a vintage system can easily be overloaded. In fact, some vintage breakers fail rather than "trip" when overloaded. Upgrading the entire electrical system can be time consuming, expensive and difficult.
Some of us enjoy adding a 12 volt system. And I've never been fond of carrying 50 bottles of water to camp.
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Post by danrhodes on Feb 10, 2017 6:51:10 GMT -8
WHY would anyone want 12 volts in their camper. With the invention of LED lights our lights last a whole month on 2 AA batteries. Don't need 12 volts for water either we take 50 water bottles. Ice chest is good for 3 days, new ice is always available. I thought about your comment when shopping at Costco last night. This 6 light set with remote would have saved me a lot of wiring trouble and ended up cheaper overall than my under cabinet lights.   |
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Post by WhitneyK on Feb 10, 2017 7:11:58 GMT -8
A 12 volt system can run a lot more than lights and a water pump. Many of us like to charge our portable devices (phones, laptops and the like). The Fantastic Fan is a lifesaver in warm weather. A friend of mine uses a c-pap machine that works very well on 12 volts... With too many 110/120 electrical items, a vintage system can easily be overloaded. In fact, some vintage breakers fail rather than "trip" when overloaded. Upgrading the entire electrical system can be time consuming, expensive and difficult. Some of us enjoy adding a 12 volt system. And I've never been fond of carrying 50 bottles of water to camp. I agree with vikx. Our first trip out West in our li'l camper, we did not have the opportunity to hook up to 110v since we were staying in the NP's. I use a large deep cycle battery and did not need to charge it while towing on our 2 week trip. We used it for our lights, charging laptop, cell phones, camera & camcorder batteries. When we got home after our trip, the battery had only lost about 25%. With the newer LED lights, I'm sure that can be stretched even farther. Just my 2 cents worth (& no, you can't have change!) |
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Post by Dad Rambles on Feb 10, 2017 10:24:14 GMT -8
WHY would anyone want 12 volts in their camper. With the invention of LED lights our lights last a whole month on 2 AA batteries. Don't need 12 volts for water either we take 50 water bottles. Ice chest is good for 3 days, new ice is always available. For the fantastic vent, that alone makes it worth it for us. And the fact that if you don't camp that often, the converter plugged in will keep 1 battery charged rather than having to check batteries in all the lights before we leave. Also, we use the 12V to charge our electronics and such (phones etc), even when not hooked up to shore power. |
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Post by clbell71 on Feb 15, 2017 13:32:08 GMT -8
I am looking at getting this to run our new compact fridge. Is this to much or just the right amount?
Inverter
this is the fridge that we putting in our 59 Shasta Deluxe.
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