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noob
Aug 5, 2014 12:23:30 GMT -8
Post by chiefstumpf on Aug 5, 2014 12:23:30 GMT -8
hey gang,
62 Shasta Airflyte...the 12v is limited to a ceiling light and vent fan...wired to under the dinette. I've been told not to put a battery in there...and told it was no big deal. I don't know what kind of battery to get, how to extend wiring to tongue mount if necessary. I'd like to add 12v receptacle for car chargers...no clue there either. We have no intention to boondock, but really want to be able to use the vent fan..probly overnight. I've spent several days researching here and online for answers...and here I am, asking for help anyways. thx in adv.
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noob
Aug 5, 2014 22:41:27 GMT -8
Post by vikx on Aug 5, 2014 22:41:27 GMT -8
I never put any battery in the living space of a trailer. (others will disagree, but after talking at length to the salespeople, they won't "guarantee" their fancy glass mat or gel battery won't EVER gas..) Easy to put a battery on the tongue: Also, a battery can be placed in a sealed vented compartment. Your Shasta was probably not originally wired for a 12 volt system, so you'll need to add to what you have. (the ceiling light may have been energized by the vehicle parking lights, ceiling fan added later) You will need a fuse block to operate different circuits/12 volt items. The cigar plug is an easy addition; I usually put mine in the dinette area: Be sure to use proper gauge wiring and fuses for what you plan to run. 14 ga is a good place to start... (15 amp fuse) Last Note: most fans will not run overnight on battery power alone. Motors and heaters take a quick toll. A smaller Progressive Dynamics converter might be the answer if you will be on shore power.
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noob
Aug 6, 2014 1:21:27 GMT -8
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Post by bigbill on Aug 6, 2014 1:21:27 GMT -8
If you are never planning on boon-docking buy a 12 volt regulated power supply that runs off your 110 and hook your 12 volt stuff to that, eliminating the battery requirement.
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