Snomaster Fridge / Blue Sea DC Panel Install

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I purchased a Snomaster 42S from CB Adventure Supply this week. I'm fortunate to live in the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex so Martin met me at the Snomaster Wearhouse in Dallas to avoid shipping fees.

I carry a large dog crate at times on top of my Goose Gear drawers so the fridge will go between the folded down driver side rear seat during trips when dog is with us, to the top of drawers system when crate has been removed.

I prefer Anderson Plugs (SB50) for most of my connections so I modified the 12V power cord to accommodate both. I added a mounted SB50 to the passenger side wheel well, sourced at the Blue Sea fuse panel previously installed.

While there, I also added another Blue Sea Pre-built DC panel containing a breaker switch, voltmeter, twin USB's, and a 12v cigarette plug. This was installed in the removable passenger side tail light access panel and wired to the Blue Sea fuse panel as well.

The Blue Sea fuse panel was previously installed during my IBS Dual Battery system installation. It is connected to the AUX battery via 4 Gauge welding wire with a Blue Sea 100 Amp circuit breaker near the battery.

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Anderson plug modification to Snomaster 12v power cable

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Top View of passenger wheel well

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SB50 for fridge power

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Blue Sea panel power and ground ran to tail light access panel

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Rear view of Blue Sea panel

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Blue Sea panel installed and showing AUX battery voltage

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Factory 110V / 12V plugs as well as additional 12v / twin USB plug added previously along with new Blue Sea DC panel

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Snomaster installed

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The remote comes with the unit and is super nice. Very pleased with the entire setup


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I'm using the 5AMP model Battery Tender for "Shore Power" at home to keep both batteries topped off through the IBS system. I can leave fridge running all the time. I have an SB50 connector direct to each battery from Absolute Wits End.


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I am going to run the Powerwerx DC Power Analyzer on the fridge for several days to collect data on actual AMP usage over time.

I plan to add the new Tembo Tusk flat fridge slide plate so I can easily move a fridge slide in and out and still retain a relatively flat surface for the crate.

CB Adventure Supply (Martin Spencer) was phenomenal to deal with. Great customer service with an excellent product supported by 5 year warranty.

Here is a link to my electrical upgrade album. Some things have changed since the older pictures.
https://goo.gl/photos/3RmXe388QgEq3SeQA
 
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