Thanks everyone for the awesome feedback, I think you guys are definitely helping me make the decisions. Anyways here are my comments to your feedback...
Tom&ShellyI decided to put the battery cut-off switch (s1) and fuse (f1) on the other side of the charger, right off of the battery + terminal. That way, if something shorted in the charger, the fuse would protect the battery. Also, if I wanted to ensure the battery was cut out of everything, the cut-off switch would do that.
In my case I don’t think it’s needed as the output of the charger I selected is overload protected. Funny I drew it both ways but thought this made more sense for me.
...forego a solar panel and the controller for now...
Same exact thoughts for me.
...AC ground attached to the trailer frame…
Agree, drawing updated. I haven’t decided on the 12VDC yet, still leaning towards grounding it.
... you may want to consider the Progressive Dynamics PD 4045...
I looked at them a long time ago, at the time I thought they were too expensive, little did I know. I agree it is a pretty good fit, essentially exactly my distribution system. For me though, the challenge of figuring it out and wiring it up is the fun part. Also, I distribute the distribution system better for my layout. I think I want to but the charger next to the battery in the tongue box and the DC distribution in the base of the headboard.
absolutsnwbrdrI noticed the switches you're wanting to use are standard household AC switches…
This wasn’t accidental, I needed a good looking, spdt, shallow depth for those switches. I couldn’t find anything I liked so I went with AC switches. I did quite a bit of research and found numerous examples of people doing that for 8+ years with no issues, I’m only switching a few watts. Also the consequence of a failure is no big deal... replace the switch.
I second the comment about installing a PD4045…
Still working it out in my head, but I agree it’s a nice easy to install package.
EstebanA Progressive Dynamics PD4045 power center makes wiring easier and safer.
Definitely easier, if I do my job right it shouldn’t be any safer. If I really gave easier a lot of merit, I’d probably just buy a teardrop. The fun part for me is figuring out all of the details.
Thanks for the supplier list, I’ll poke through them when I get some time.
Andrew HerrickDepending how much money you want to spend up front…
Unfortunately not much...but I’ll look them up just for my knowledge and to try to make sure they will fit in my envelope if I decide to upgrade.
You're running a huge amount of unnecessary wire…
I don’t really think so. the reading lights, two USBs would be wired right out of the headboard, so not much wiring there. The porch lights could be wired together with dome and fan but then if I blow a fuse I lose all my cabin lights. Pump should probably stay separate. Galley stuff is already wired together.
..you need a master fuse and switch close to your AC power inlet…
I thought that the receptacle at the campground is typically protected seems redundant. Only plan on using the 30 amp service.
H.A....always a giggle when we hear of this nonsense…
don’t giggle, everyone is trying to help. I get the point about the AC chassis ground, will do.
tony.lathamScanning through your schematic, it's obvious you're a planner.
Thanks, only a little bit of a planner, just had some time to kill while traveling for work so I thought I’d document it really well and post it on the board for everyone’s benefit.
I see you've got your USB outlets switched I'm scratching my head a bit on that…
I think you’re right, I wasn’t sure and didn’t really run the numbers so I just thought I’d be conservative until I did run the numbers or someone slapped some sense into me (thanks).
As far as a 12V electric blanket sucking juice, your right…
Finally! I’m really undecided on if I’d use it, not really planning on camping in the winter. If need be I think I can pop it in pretty easy. Are the cords at the head or foot end?
I see a lot of teardrop builds with two reading lights.
Not sure what’s right or really needed, but I figure I can always turn one off.