“NOOB” questions about how TC electronics work?
Hello,
I have a “new to me” Arctic fox TC and I am trying to learn, figure out, wrap my brain around how all of the electric systems work? If anyone can please confirm, deny and or add to my synopsis below that would be great, thank you.
The TC has the following:
• Master power auto switch
• Shore power
• Generator
• Dual 12V DC batteries
• Solar panel on roof
• Battery cut off switch
• Inverter
SHORE POWER
I assume the auto switch detects shore power and makes it primary, powering all of the appliances, 110V outlets, etc. Does this also charge the 12V batteries? If so, then I assume I have on board battery charger somewhere? Also assume it shuts off or down to a trickle charge when the batteries are full?
GENERATOR
I assume when running the generator and NOT on shore power, the auto switch then makes the generator primary powering all of the appliances, 110V outlets, etc. Does this also charge the 12V batteries? I assume it does the same thing that shore power does, just from a different source, correct? (Generac 00941-1. 3400W)
DUAL 12V DC BATTERIES / SOLAR PANEL ON ROOF
I assume I have an onboard charger for the batteries, right? Also assume it will shut off or down to a trickle when the batteries are full? Will the running truck charge the batteries? Will the solar panel charge them? If so, how? Does the solar run into the charger? Or through an inverter and then the charger? Or straight into the batteries?
BATTERY CUT OFF SWITCH
What does this switch do? Completely isolate the batteries to prevent draining I assume? But, will that also prevent charging them? I.E. can I shut off that switch and keep them charged or does that switch prevent any charging?
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?
Also, how do the lights in the TC work? I.E. are they 12V or 110V? If 12V, do they just run off of the batteries, even when on shore power? Or through a transformer perhaps?
I know this is a LOT of questions but I like to know how stuff works before going out and depending on it and to be able to fix it etc.
Thanks,
biGjOhn
I have a “new to me” Arctic fox TC and I am trying to learn, figure out, wrap my brain around how all of the electric systems work? If anyone can please confirm, deny and or add to my synopsis below that would be great, thank you.
The TC has the following:
• Master power auto switch
• Shore power
• Generator
• Dual 12V DC batteries
• Solar panel on roof
• Battery cut off switch
• Inverter
SHORE POWER
I assume the auto switch detects shore power and makes it primary, powering all of the appliances, 110V outlets, etc. Does this also charge the 12V batteries? If so, then I assume I have on board battery charger somewhere? Also assume it shuts off or down to a trickle charge when the batteries are full?
GENERATOR
I assume when running the generator and NOT on shore power, the auto switch then makes the generator primary powering all of the appliances, 110V outlets, etc. Does this also charge the 12V batteries? I assume it does the same thing that shore power does, just from a different source, correct? (Generac 00941-1. 3400W)
DUAL 12V DC BATTERIES / SOLAR PANEL ON ROOF
I assume I have an onboard charger for the batteries, right? Also assume it will shut off or down to a trickle when the batteries are full? Will the running truck charge the batteries? Will the solar panel charge them? If so, how? Does the solar run into the charger? Or through an inverter and then the charger? Or straight into the batteries?
BATTERY CUT OFF SWITCH
What does this switch do? Completely isolate the batteries to prevent draining I assume? But, will that also prevent charging them? I.E. can I shut off that switch and keep them charged or does that switch prevent any charging?
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?
Also, how do the lights in the TC work? I.E. are they 12V or 110V? If 12V, do they just run off of the batteries, even when on shore power? Or through a transformer perhaps?
I know this is a LOT of questions but I like to know how stuff works before going out and depending on it and to be able to fix it etc.
Thanks,
biGjOhn
