8 Gauge Wire
Got 25' of red and black 8 gauge copper wire, a 40 amp breaker and some lugs. I plan on wiring this truck correctly for the 12v frig. I hate to admit I never wired the three previous trucks correctl...
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I also used welding wire due to it's flexibility as it made rewiring the inside of the TC to the batteries easier. Used split loom for the parts from the truck alternater back to the separate connector on the TC, not inside the TC.
You might consider using a separate connector at the TC for this. Anderson Power Products PowerPole can be found at a local Battery Store. They also are a source for welding wire and can crimp on connectors as well. The powerpole connectors can be panel mounted using anderson accessories.
You might install a 1/2/ALL/OFF marine battery switch inside the TC to direct where this power goes. The reason for this is that your truck voltage may overcharge your battery if it is already topped off before you leave. I found that my truck was doing this when I put a data logger on my batteries
This switch gives you the options:
1 - power directed to battery only
2 - power directed to refrigerator only
All - power directed to both
OFF - power discontected
You might consider using a separate connector at the TC for this. Anderson Power Products PowerPole can be found at a local Battery Store. They also are a source for welding wire and can crimp on connectors as well. The powerpole connectors can be panel mounted using anderson accessories.
You might install a 1/2/ALL/OFF marine battery switch inside the TC to direct where this power goes. The reason for this is that your truck voltage may overcharge your battery if it is already topped off before you leave. I found that my truck was doing this when I put a data logger on my batteries
This switch gives you the options:
1 - power directed to battery only
2 - power directed to refrigerator only
All - power directed to both
OFF - power discontected
