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Re: Help with Wiring New 12v System
JimK-NY wrote: Looks like you had your questioned answered. Since you are new to DC wiring, I have another suggestion. Pay attention to wire gauges. 12v systems carry 10x the amperage of a 120v system to provide the same power. Use a wire gauge calculator and don't skimp. Even the 8 gauge to the battery may not be enough depending on the distance to the power unit. Thanks for the follow up and suggestion. The distance from battery to the control center is only about 5ft. In this case the biggest thing I am planning to power is a laptop and a monitor, then some LED lights and an over head RV max fan. The control unit is 45a max. Couple weeks ago I ran it thru an online calc that suggested 8 or 10 AWG from battery. Is there an online calculator you like over another? I just picked one from the google search.546Views0likes0CommentsHelp with Wiring New 12v System
Cross posted on a couple sites... Hello all. My first post here. I am working on a project to install electrical system in a converted cargo trailer. New to DC wiring. Trailer is starting from scratch with no existing power. Using a Progressive Dynamics 4045KA converter / control center and 100a battery (I will eventually have more than one). I think I have it mostly right, but I'm confused on the ground connections to the chassis. I've done research, but nothing is super clear. I plan to run a ground connection for the AC side. I also understand I need to ground DC negative side. But I don't know where to connect that in the system. I will have a central bus bar for all negative connections. I also want to put in a shunt for battery monitoring. So I am thinking, the ground to chassis should either go on the negative bus bar, or on the load side of shunt. I drew out what I think should be done. Hoping someone here, can give me some clarity for fix my thinking. Yes this drawing is probably overkill for such a simple project, but it's how I keep it straight in my head. :) AND I can't find anything like this online in simplistic form, so hoping someone here can use it.1.7KViews0likes6CommentsRe: Backup/rear view Camera Reccomendations
Thank you for your help! C.B. wrote: I've been using a voyager WVOS 541 on my 40' Cedar Creek since new. 5.6" Screen Will handle up to 4 wireless cameras. One thing I did do was run camera antenna to front cap of 5er for uninterrupted viewing. C.B.459Views0likes0CommentsBackup/rear view Camera Reccomendations
Hey All. New to rv.net forums. Looking for experience & recommendations with backup or rear view wireless camera. Specifically when moving. Rig is 32ft + vehicle. Distance between back and dash receiver is about 45ft. I have used a DoHonest camera on my last rig. It was OK. Mostly worked, but over time, images became delayed 2-3 seconds behind. Do you have a camera and would you recommend? What model? I don't care as much about using it to back up, rather I'd like to see what's happening behind me when driving. TIA.2.7KViews0likes7Comments
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