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Grit_dog
Nov 29, 2019Navigator II
Rusty, you can install 2 12v batteries in parallel and only run 1 set of leads to/from them or 2 6v golf cart type batteries in series and do the same.
Do some research on DC wiring before jumping in and possibly soending money on the wrong or unnecessary hardware.
Www.bcae1.com is a good tutorial on this type of stuff albeit not rv specific.
Vehicle charging, in order to get any good amperage from the alternator, a dedicated circuit needs to be installed much larger Than the 12v convienence circuit in the trailer plug. More like 4ga and the right connector.
I'm not well read on converter/inverters but like most things you get what you pay for and Harbor Freight is not a good example of long term quality in general.
Good luck with your project.
Also may I suggest tutorial videos or write ups on these types of projects or upgrades. I'm sure YouTube has a bunch that folks have posted.
Do some research on DC wiring before jumping in and possibly soending money on the wrong or unnecessary hardware.
Www.bcae1.com is a good tutorial on this type of stuff albeit not rv specific.
Vehicle charging, in order to get any good amperage from the alternator, a dedicated circuit needs to be installed much larger Than the 12v convienence circuit in the trailer plug. More like 4ga and the right connector.
I'm not well read on converter/inverters but like most things you get what you pay for and Harbor Freight is not a good example of long term quality in general.
Good luck with your project.
Also may I suggest tutorial videos or write ups on these types of projects or upgrades. I'm sure YouTube has a bunch that folks have posted.
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