barefootonthefarm
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Post by barefootonthefarm on Jul 14, 2017 5:16:54 GMT -8
We aren't using 12 volt wiring for any lights in out trailer or the fridge. I would like the future ability to put in a fantastic fan, as our trailer is an Astrodome and I think that would really help on open window nights in the overhead bunk.
Can someone point me towards what I need to run now as far as wires go while the skins are off and then what the simplest option for operating would be? Could it be as simple as a battery mounted on the tongue and somehow let the battery charge when it's connected to the tow vehicle.
Melissa
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Post by kirkadie on Jul 14, 2017 5:26:27 GMT -8
You might be able to use an inverter, like an auto battery charger since they plug into 110v. You would probably want to hard wire it instead of using the 'alligator' clips that chargers come with.
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Post by danrhodes on Jul 14, 2017 5:40:03 GMT -8
Chargers are pretty smart. I just installed mine and it wouldn't output voltage without being connected to a battery. I'd recommend Melissa run a twisted pair of stranded wire from the fan location down to where her breaker box is. She can add a battery later, but for now a very cheap 12v power supply, of the type that might power a laptop or other electronic device, can power the fan from her 110v service.
PS if you don't have a 12v @ 3A (or whatever your fan requires), check a garage sale...there is always a junk box of old electronics and cables with a DC brick in there from something.
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Post by barefootonthefarm on Jul 14, 2017 6:43:47 GMT -8
What? That seems so simple even I can do it. So am I understanding that a brick,?like a computer power supply converts 110 to 12v so basically I can just plug it in. The power requirements will be on the fan and I match that to the brick. Am I understanding this correctly?
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Post by danrhodes on Jul 14, 2017 7:09:40 GMT -8
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Post by nccamper on Jul 14, 2017 7:37:33 GMT -8
Run the wire as suggested above and trim out a notch for the wire sit in the vent framing. Dan is offering some good advice about running wire now for anything you might want later. You'll be kicking yourself if you don't do it now.  Electrical- Fantastic fan wiring by kevin kevin, on Flickr |
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Post by barefootonthefarm on Jul 14, 2017 8:19:23 GMT -8
Great advice! Thank you both for helping me get my fantastic fan! A USB charger would be great too!
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