DC-DC Charger Wiring Input Suggestions
Hope all is well, I’ve attached a diagram to my truck camper , I’m going to use Anderson connections to create a detachable connection for the wires from the starter battery to the charger. Where d...
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I recently (4mo ago) installed Renogy 40a DC/DC charger.
F-350 chassis/cab w/flatbed and Northern Lite 10-2.
It went as follows.
Under hood, red 4awg from battery "+" post --> WindyNation 60a ANL fuse --> 300a solenoid --> 120a Anderson plug. Black 4awg from chassis ground --> Anderson plug. 300a solenoid is under hood and has 12awg trigger wire to upfitter switch and one to ground.
In camper, from Anderson red --> Renogy --> 60a Windynation ANL --> battery. From Anderson black --> battery.
We have flooded batteries so also have a temp probe from Renogy to batt compartment.
The solenoid is under the hood and wired to one of the upfitter switches in the cab, so the whole operation can be turned on/off from the upfitter switch in cab. The Anderson plug and corresponding receptacle (in camper side) both have all weather covers so when not in use they are protected. The Anderson in camper side is next to the 7pin plug for convenience.
The final step to this will be to install a high-idle switch so when sitting, we can increase the rpm's and charge without worrying about the exhaust system buildup. May or may not be worth it, still uncertain.
So far, it seems to work nicely, but haven't put it to its paces yet either.
This was a good reference article:
https://www.adventurousway.com/blog/rv-electrical-upgrade-part-3-dc-charger-truck-12v-socket
F-350 chassis/cab w/flatbed and Northern Lite 10-2.
It went as follows.
Under hood, red 4awg from battery "+" post --> WindyNation 60a ANL fuse --> 300a solenoid --> 120a Anderson plug. Black 4awg from chassis ground --> Anderson plug. 300a solenoid is under hood and has 12awg trigger wire to upfitter switch and one to ground.
In camper, from Anderson red --> Renogy --> 60a Windynation ANL --> battery. From Anderson black --> battery.
We have flooded batteries so also have a temp probe from Renogy to batt compartment.
The solenoid is under the hood and wired to one of the upfitter switches in the cab, so the whole operation can be turned on/off from the upfitter switch in cab. The Anderson plug and corresponding receptacle (in camper side) both have all weather covers so when not in use they are protected. The Anderson in camper side is next to the 7pin plug for convenience.
The final step to this will be to install a high-idle switch so when sitting, we can increase the rpm's and charge without worrying about the exhaust system buildup. May or may not be worth it, still uncertain.
So far, it seems to work nicely, but haven't put it to its paces yet either.
This was a good reference article:
https://www.adventurousway.com/blog/rv-electrical-upgrade-part-3-dc-charger-truck-12v-socket
