bb_94401 wrote:
DJ -
A place called VTE Warehouse sells power posts, terminals, terminal insulators, fuses and holders. I used them for parts when I re-wired the power lines inside the TC and wired power from the truck to the TC.
They have three versions of auxiliary power posts.
A 50A Auxiliary power connector that can be mounted through surfaces up to 3/8" (~$5 per post)
A Brass Core Jumper Bushing (350A) (~$10 per bushing)
A Through Panel Jumper Bushing (300A) where you use the plate it comes on as a drill guide (~$20).
Yeah!! These are the guys I wanted. Thanks bb.
I also bought some Anderson Connectors to do the same thing to my TT.
Thanks everyone!!
DJ -
A place called VTE Warehouse sells power posts, terminals, terminal insulators, fuses and holders. I used them for parts when I re-wired the power lines inside the TC and wired power from the truck to the TC.
They have three versions of auxiliary power posts.
A 50A Auxiliary power connector that can be mounted through surfaces up to 3/8" (~$5 per post)
A Brass Core Jumper Bushing (350A) (~$10 per bushing)
A Through Panel Jumper Bushing (300A) where you use the plate it comes on as a drill guide (~$20).
An alternative to the metal liftgate dual contact plug and socket is the Anderson PowerMod HP "A" series. Unlike the Anderson PowerPole connectors (great inline, in cabinet connectors), the HP series has a nice panel mount socket and plug. I've mounted this under the wing of my camper to provide alternator charging of the TC battery bank. Worked great. Can order online at Mouser Electronics out of Mansfield, TX using the Anderson part number (~$25 ea).
You might consider adding a megafuse at the battery or a switch so the posts are not always powered, in case of a short. Can sometimes be found a local autoparts, marine supply or battery dealer.
A place called VTE Warehouse sells power posts, terminals, terminal insulators, fuses and holders. I used them for parts when I re-wired the power lines inside the TC and wired power from the truck to the TC.
They have three versions of auxiliary power posts.
A 50A Auxiliary power connector that can be mounted through surfaces up to 3/8" (~$5 per post)
A Brass Core Jumper Bushing (350A) (~$10 per bushing)
A Through Panel Jumper Bushing (300A) where you use the plate it comes on as a drill guide (~$20).
An alternative to the metal liftgate dual contact plug and socket is the Anderson PowerMod HP "A" series. Unlike the Anderson PowerPole connectors (great inline, in cabinet connectors), the HP series has a nice panel mount socket and plug. I've mounted this under the wing of my camper to provide alternator charging of the TC battery bank. Worked great. Can order online at Mouser Electronics out of Mansfield, TX using the Anderson part number (~$25 ea).
You might consider adding a megafuse at the battery or a switch so the posts are not always powered, in case of a short. Can sometimes be found a local autoparts, marine supply or battery dealer.
Hi DJ,
My old multi-stage battery charger broke (after I dropped it one too many times). So I bought a CTEK MXS10 charger. It is only 10 amps, but that is fine for my single battery. But it is a multi-stage intelligent charger and can handle AGM too (if I had them).
It seems happy to be plugged into the camper battery when I have hookup and doesn't get confused by the voltage drop caused by appliances coming on, unlike my last 'intelligent' charger which would decide the battery was dead, and go on strike.
Also, and this is where it is relavant to you, I have a battery buried under the step, but this charger comes with a quick-disconnect cable that you can permanently wire into the battery, but then disconnect the charger and plug in normal crocodile clips in order to charge other vehicles - i.e. I have not been forced to dedicate this charger to the camper only.
So what I have done is wire that quick-disconnect cable in so that when the floor of the wardrobe is back in place hiding the electrics below, it pokes out through a gap in that floor. I can then put the charger in the wardrobe and plug it into that cable. It also has a temperature sensor that you can wire permanently to your battery and that you plug in too.
Cheers,
Steve.
My old multi-stage battery charger broke (after I dropped it one too many times). So I bought a CTEK MXS10 charger. It is only 10 amps, but that is fine for my single battery. But it is a multi-stage intelligent charger and can handle AGM too (if I had them).
It seems happy to be plugged into the camper battery when I have hookup and doesn't get confused by the voltage drop caused by appliances coming on, unlike my last 'intelligent' charger which would decide the battery was dead, and go on strike.
Also, and this is where it is relavant to you, I have a battery buried under the step, but this charger comes with a quick-disconnect cable that you can permanently wire into the battery, but then disconnect the charger and plug in normal crocodile clips in order to charge other vehicles - i.e. I have not been forced to dedicate this charger to the camper only.
So what I have done is wire that quick-disconnect cable in so that when the floor of the wardrobe is back in place hiding the electrics below, it pokes out through a gap in that floor. I can then put the charger in the wardrobe and plug it into that cable. It also has a temperature sensor that you can wire permanently to your battery and that you plug in too.
Cheers,
Steve.
