12 volt wiring to standard accessory points

Submitted: Thursday, Aug 02, 2001 at 00:00
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Note forExploroz editor - I tried to put this through yesterday but I'm not sure if it went through as it
has not yet been posted - I may have hit the wrong lever on this buzzbox

I own a 2000 Jackaroo SE T/D which has an 12volt accessory point in the
back cargo bay area. I have been looking at purchasing a 240/12 volt or
LPG/12 VOLT fridge freezer. I 'm told that a Chescold 3 way fridge
freezer must be wired direct to the battery. What about Engel, Wemo or
Waeco? Can anyone inform me if any or all of these should be direct
wired to the battery. I already have CB/uhf radio, electric brakes, 12
volt wiring to the van coming off the standard dual battery system.

I'm told that the accessory wiring in most 4wds will not take the load.
If I want to run a freezer as well and the accessory point is located there for
exactly that reason it does not seem right that there is a need to
direct wire additional appliances. Surely when you spend $50 grand+ on a
vehicle that all makes are wired to accept the demands of a 12 volt
fridge/freezer? Do all the above brands need to be wired direct or can I use the
accessory point.

How do others wire
1.CB/UHF Radios . 2 Electric Brakes to van 3. 12v Power to van 4. Fridge freezer

Or is this all putting to great a demand on the system and I need a third battery source?

I'd appreciate any advice on how others solve this dilemma. Thanks

Ron Holland
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