12 volt installation for my Tough Country camper trailer

Submitted: Sunday, Dec 05, 2010 at 07:26

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HWB11

Hi there,
Well I am still in the design phase of my camper trailer 12 volt installation. I have asked a few tech heads for their expertise on my install and I thought I would share with you all for any advice or hindsight that you have had since your own install. I have tried to do as much research on the 12 volt subject as possible, then to apply this to my set up for what we want with our camper and what works for us. It's amazing the more you research the more confusing it can get. Currently I think I am at that point. Would appreciate your help on this guys and gals to see if I can correct anything or better anything before I start.

Here is the link for the plans I have designed...

http://s1083.photobucket.com/albums/j396/heathtri/

Cheers
Heath..

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Reply By: Mandrake's Solar Power- Sunday, Dec 05, 2010 at 07:56

Sunday, Dec 05, 2010 at 07:56

If you haven't done so already I would suggest a search here - A lot of information specifically for Camper Trailer owners and builders ..

Don't forget about Solar - If you're not putting it in immediately then leave some space for the controller and fuses ..

Cheers

Steve

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Follow Up By: HWB11 - Sunday, Dec 05, 2010 at 08:25

Sunday, Dec 05, 2010 at 08:25

Thanks Steve,
Ill check it out now...

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Reply By: Member - John and Val - Sunday, Dec 05, 2010 at 08:51

Sunday, Dec 05, 2010 at 08:51

Generally, looks good. I would discard the 50A CB in the line to the vehicle. Circuit breakers (or fuses - much cheaper) should be installed at every energy SOURCE to remove current in the event of a fault. The one in the vehicle line should therefore be up front near the vehicle battery. The one at the trailer battery will protect the vehicle line from the trailer battery.

You might find our blog Electricity for Camping of interest.

Cheers

John