wiring 3 way fridge -12v-to new BT50
Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 05, 2014 at 23:59
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Have traded 2008 BT50 for new 3.2 BT50.I need to wire up my caravan fridge to the car battery.Question being-do I need to do anything fancy with the new vehicle's battery charging system?On the
old car ran a wire via a redarc isolater to AGM battery located in tub.From here ran wire via a switched 150 amp headlight relay to 12 pin plug.It ran
well for 5 years no voltage problems.With the charging system on the 3.2 will Lget 12v+ at the fridge All wiring auto 8mm(7.62mm square) Thanks for any help forthcoming Mick b
Reply By: Notso - Thursday, Mar 06, 2014 at 08:27
Thursday, Mar 06, 2014 at 08:27
I use the same set up on my new BT50, it works fine. I monitor the system voltage and it runs around 13.8 to 14.4. I have heard that the BT50 doesn't have the same smart system as the Ford
Ranger (They are the same vehicle with some minor changes).
I mounted my Redarc next to the vehicle battery.
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Follow Up By: HKB Electronics - Thursday, Mar 06, 2014 at 11:42
Thursday, Mar 06, 2014 at 11:42
Some time around early 2013 the BT50 changed to ECU control of the alternator I believe. I also believe it may be possible for dealer to turn off the smart charge function.
Talk to your dealer if you have a model from 2013 0n.
Cheers
Leigh
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Follow Up By: Notso - Thursday, Mar 06, 2014 at 14:10
Thursday, Mar 06, 2014 at 14:10
Mine is a late 2013 model. I did ask them to fit the Anderson plug before delivery so they may have made the intellectual leap and disabled the ECU Control.
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