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tony.latham wrote:Does this graphic look correct?
Why seperate circuits for each 20 amp outlet?
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.caseydog wrote:A forum moderator requested that I post up how I made the super-simple electrical system for my minimalist teardrop. It's cheap. It's easy. It works.
You will need a Marinco 150BBI.RV RV On-Board Charger Inlet, available at Amazon.com for about twenty bucks. You also need a one-to-three short power cord, available from HD or Lowes, a hole saw for your power drill, some wire cutters/strippers, and a screw driver.
If you want, you can opt for a GFCI equipped short cord, like mine.
Drill the hole for your Marinco charger inlet.
Cut the three-prong end off of the power cord, and separate and strip the three conductors to attach to the charger inlet.
Slide the rubber cover from the charger inlet over the cord, and poke the wires through the hole in your wall from the inside to outside.
Attach the three conductors securely to the charger adapter. Slide the rubber cover up to cover the insides of the charger inlet and connections.
Insert the power inlet into the hole in your wall, and secure it with the three mounting screws that come with the inlet. A rubber gasket with a cap for the inlet comes with the inlet to keep it watertight.
You now have a super simple system that can handle 15 AMPS. I plug my Heater or AC into one outlet depending on the season. In my galley, I mounted a surge-protecting power strip. I plug that into another outlet. I have one open outlet for use as needed.
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Dant wrote:yakcamper wrote:That's great. Nice pics. Now does anyone have a super simple DC install pics. I'm getting ready to do the dc on my tear, with my neighbors help. I've looked at so many posts, my head is spinning. ...
Thanks for any input. Dazed and confused
I wish someone had answered you. I have the same request, a simple DC system. Since I do not plan to stay at an RV park, I'm not installing any AC system.
All I need is a simple way to charge my house bank while driving, then disconnect when camping and use the house bank. I'll eventually put in solar panels to supplement, but I will only need power for low demand items like a fan, lights, recharging things like an electric tooth brush and tablet computer, ipods and the like.
My plan is to simply connect a fuse panel to the battery and wire in some 12 VDC cigarette lighter sockets. Prob'ly use a small inverter for things that are made for 120 VAC, but have minimal draw.
Speaking of which, my favorite reading light is an LED array that plugs into 120 VAC. I removed the converter and it seems to work fine on 12 VDC.
I'm wondering if anyone else has done that and what are the pros and cons; that is, converting a 120 VAC device to 12 VDC simply by removing the built in converter.
iconicflux wrote:Thats an interesting thing because there are many thing that use 12v dc wallwart to a barrel connector.
Maybe therell be an rv hacks thread next.
They shut down after a few hours with no power drain, middle of the night, get up to do your business, need to turn jackery back on to turn on outside light , deal breaker for mebdosborn wrote:iconicflux wrote:Thats an interesting thing because there are many thing that use 12v dc wallwart to a barrel connector.
Maybe therell be an rv hacks thread next.
Here's the super simple, AC and DC in a box:
Portable Power Station
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