Magnetek 6400 system

[reeac]

I have a Magnetek 6406 that came off a Viking 1991 popup. I do not know if it works and am building a TTT. I have been reading several posts and am really confused as to how to set it up. I want to have it recharged by my vehicle when driving and run almost everything off the battery, since I do rural camping for the most part. I also want the A/C capability for the times I can use it. Everything in the trailer is LED but I do have an 110 AC unit. Can someone give me a list of items I may need and or advice.

[Shadow Catcher]

The Magnetek converters are old technology My advice get a Progressive Dynamics converter.
https://bestconverter.3dcartstores.com/ ... p_8-1.html gives an idea of how to go about it or install

[reeac]

Thanks I'll look into it.

[Bogo]

Recharging the battery from your vehicle while driving is a different issue than the converter. A converter like the Magnetek is made to power 12 VDC equipment while connected to a 110 VAC outlet. Some converters are also made to properly charge batteries.

On a 7 wire trailer harness there is an auxiliary power pin which is often hooked directly to the trailer's battery with only a fuse to protect the wiring from short circuits and overloading. If you plan on doing charging while driving I recommend both the ground and aux wires be 10 gauge or larger. Make sure the ground wires are well connected to the frame AND battery on both the trailer and tow vehicle. Never rely on the hitch ball as a ground return path. Put 30 Amp fuses on the positive aux wires right next to the batteries. This is to protect the wiring against shorts and overloads. The flat blade in the RV-7 connector is only rated for 30 Amps, and chances are the vehicle wiring isn't rated for more than 20 Amps. If you need higher current handling, the round pin contacts in the 7 pin round pin trailer connectors are rated for 40 Amps. It also possible to use a second connector like an Anderson Connector to provide a high current link.

On 30 Amp fuses. Often the individual blade type fuse holders you see in stores are only rated for 20 Amps. Make sure the ones you buy are rated for 30 Amps.