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by **Bandit** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 5:39 pm

Does anyone have a good diagram and parts list (source) for a AC/DC Electrical Panel for my TD/Benroy?
Thanks,
:thumbsup:

by **madjack** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 7:50 pm

Bandit, we built our own panel with the parts we got from waytekwire.com....they got some stuff, yeah man...get their catalog as there is way too much stuff to look at online...they have just about anything you could want, with very reasonable prices and good service
madjack

by **goldcoop** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 8:05 pm

Bandit-

Check out this thread:

http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?t=1941

Cheers,

Coop

by **Bandit** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 9:48 am

Thanks MadJack, I've ordered the catalog!

by **mwolford** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 10:56 am

Does anyone have a good diagram and parts list (source) for a AC/DC Electrical Panel for my TD/Benroy?

After considering the need to purchase AC breakers, DC fuse block, a box to put them in, 12V power supply, battery charger, and possibly a battery minder, I purchased this box for $123.00. It does all of the above and is in a nice looking, nice sized package.
http://www.bestconverter.com/view_category.asp?cat=63

Mike

by **Bandit** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 1:03 pm

I like this idea, all-in-one package.
Why would I need more than 12 amps for my TD?
If I understand it correctly, this unit is to maintain the charge and condition of your battery when hooked to shore power and to provide 12V DC to all your DC accessories when off shore power?
Is there something I'm missing here?
:thinking:

by **Ken A Hood** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 1:15 pm

LINK

Here a link to one on eBay, there the same seller I bought my windows from. I'm just waiting for my 2nd screen to arrive, since they shipped my windows with one screen missing. They also have other RV supplies listed including a 2 burner cooktop

by **madjack** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 2:52 pm

the 8700 that MW has linked to is a better unit than the ebay one...the 8700 has a 3 stage charging system and the ebay one does not...they will both work but the 8700 will work better
madjack

by **mwolford** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 7:46 pm

Why would I need more than 12 amps for my TD?

I purchased the 25 amp model only because the prices were so close. I would rather spend the additional $17.00 now and have the additional capacity, then wish that I had in the future! (One of those "Murphy's Law" things!)
The 12 amp unit will probably have enough capacity for most anything that you would ever want to do with it in a teardrop.
Mike

by **rampage** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 4:54 am

mwolford wrote:
Does anyone have a good diagram and parts list (source) for a AC/DC Electrical Panel for my TD/Benroy?

After considering the need to purchase AC breakers, DC fuse block, a box to put them in, 12V power supply, battery charger, and possibly a battery minder, I purchased this box for $123.00. It does all of the above and is in a nice looking, nice sized package.
http://www.bestconverter.com/view_category.asp?cat=63

Mike

This thing seems too good to be true. Is there a down side to this? I was gonna get the Deltran Battery Tender, but I need to look at this a little more.

by **cracker39** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 7:45 am

For some reason, I thought that when I went to the Bestconverter link a few months ago, it didn't have multi-stage charging. That's why I decided on using just a multi-stage charger. Now, I'm thinking of going with the converter again. You still have to buy AC breakers for it, but it does save lots of work getting individual parts and making a system.

After reading their manual to see what hidden costs one would have for fuses, breakers, etc., I have questions for any of the electrical types on the forum. The tech info says to use a "Littlefuse type 257". I presume that is an automotive fuse?

Bandit, check this link as to why the 12 amp may not be enough:
http://www.motorhomemagazine.com/forums ... 096996.cfm open and search for 8712.

by **toypusher** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 7:48 am

Dale,

Try this link: http://www.littelfuse.com/cgi-bin/r.cgi/prod_parts.html?LFSESSION=rzSZuRR0kq&PartID=1494

by **madjack** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 10:21 am

Dale you are correct...awhile back it wasn't a multistage charger...in the copy it says that "due to demand" they have changed to a 3 stage charger...previously they had an "automatic" charger...similar to a regular benchtop type charger....also...for what 17 bucks more I would definitely get the 25 amp model...the only down side I can see is a limitation on the number of circuits but that can be worked with
madjack

by **cracker39** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 5:22 pm

Jack, the good thing is that with the new charger, the price didn't go up. As for circuits, it has 3 DC circuits. I can't see a problem running my fan, and a couple of lights on one 15 amp circuit. The other two would be used for two DC outlets, one front and one rear. I don't even know what DC items I would want to use. But, you couldn't use any with high wattage, being only a 25 amp unit. 25 amps=300 watts. One 110VAC 20 amp breaker would handle my AC and a toaster oven or microwave.

by **Bandit** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 8:43 pm

I ordered the 25amp version today. I am trying to get as many of the items that I need to install, before I start the wall and galley build so that I can fit them as I go.

I also ordered the Doctor Rot paint system that Mike is using and I ordered a Igloo Marine Cooler 50Qt.

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