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mr_andyj
Jul 17, 2021Explorer
Mount the battery close to the fridge. Run the fridge to the battery to get power. Super easy.
For charging use a solar charge controller connected to your new solar panel.
Also, connect it to the vehicle alternator for when you drive. Use a solenoid switch so it is electrically connected to the alternator/starting battery when the motor is running and when ignition is off the switch turns off. Hint, you can use the radio ignition power feed to tell the solenoid switch when the vehicle is on/off.
For charging off of shoreline you can put a switch to connect it to the coach batteries that are being charged, or you can add a new charger just for your fridge battery, and when it is powered from shoreline it will charge.
For charging use a solar charge controller connected to your new solar panel.
Also, connect it to the vehicle alternator for when you drive. Use a solenoid switch so it is electrically connected to the alternator/starting battery when the motor is running and when ignition is off the switch turns off. Hint, you can use the radio ignition power feed to tell the solenoid switch when the vehicle is on/off.
For charging off of shoreline you can put a switch to connect it to the coach batteries that are being charged, or you can add a new charger just for your fridge battery, and when it is powered from shoreline it will charge.
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