AnEv942 wrote:
Yes as mentioned you pretty much got it as others have noted.SuaveGato wrote:
DUAL 12V DC BATTERIES / SOLAR PANEL ON ROOF
I assume I have an onboard charger for the batteries, right? (Yes) Also assume it will shut off or down to a trickle when the batteries are full? (Yes) Will the running truck charge the batteries? (That depends on how your truck is wired-need to verify but should. Also need to verify when truck off its isolated from camper so as not to drain truck battery)
Thank you, can anyone help me as to how I would go about verifying how my truck is wired for the camper for 12v output? Could I just test the camper plug in socket, while the truck is idleing for 12v output? (no truck running lights or brakes on etc.) anyone know if there is a specific wire to check and which one? Then, turn the truck off and test again, if that 12v leg is now dead, I have the isolater too? Will that work? If not, suggestions? DISREGARD THIS, I JUST FOUND IN MY PAPERWORK WHERE IT SAYS MY TRUCK IS WIRED TO POWER THE CAMPER WHEN TRAVELING, THANKS
BATTERY CUT OFF SWITCH
What does this switch do? (Disconnects batteries form camper (both drain and charge) Completely isolate the batteries to prevent draining I assume? (Correct) But, will that also prevent charging them? (Correct) I.E. can I shut off that switch and keep them charged or does that switch prevent any charging? (The later is correct-no charge. However depending how solar is wired (factory?) it may be direct to battery thru its controller and NOT dissconnect with cut-off switch, need to verify)Thank you, how can I verrify how my solar is wired? Discoonect from shore power, remove batteries and test leads to batteries for 12V charging coming from solar panel? Is there perhaps an easier way without having to remove the batteries?
Also, when the TC is stored, is it best for me to leave it plugged in to shore power or just let the solar keep the batteries topped off?
INVERTER
I have an inverter n one of my cubby’s. What does it power? The fridge is 3 way, (propane, AC & DC) so when on DC is it really consuming AC through the inverter? There is one 110V power outlet in the inverter compartment cubby that it appears the fridge is plugged in to. So, is that outlet the ONLY one that is 110V HOT, when on the batteries / inverter or should all of my 110V outlets in the whole TC be hot? (That cant really help, depends on how its hooked up. Need to verify what is powered by it)
Ok, thnaks. Sounds like I just need to go a test light into the outlets on different power sources and see what comes on?
Thanks,
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