tremors834
Adventurer
Nope. Never been to Stratford....
Any 12V power packs like this in the US?
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Nope. Never been to Stratford....
ldivinag
Adventurer
i believe they are for 2 diff circuits...
tremors834
Adventurer
Thats correct. The 60 amp breaker on the left in the pic is for an AUX Fuse block.
spikemd
Explorer
Tremors- thanks again for the write-up. Very comprehensive and well thought out. Thanks also for the links to the individual parts and the wiring diagram.
This is the kind of system that will work best for me for a couple of reasons.
One, it is portable and you can take the battery out of the truck and put it next to the fridge rather than always going back to the truck for a brew.
Two, I have two rigs and can easily transport the battery pack between them. Makes more sense for me. I will hopefully start working on this next month.
I may look at a Minnkota box since it has the battery charge status, 12v accessory plugs and terminals already installed. Also, I may consider a one-way diode isolator and not include the switch in the dash. I like your set-up but probably don't need the capability of jumping the truck from the switch. If I kill the main battery, then I will be forced to take the backup battery/box to the front of the vehicle for a jump. I still take jumpercables with me everywhere, more to help others than myself. I also won't be keeping the battery-box in the vehicle at all times. Great set-up for a reasonable price.
The portable PowerStation has worked well for me for short trips since it is so easy and cheap. Not a long term solution, but I didn't have the time/money to put in a system last year before our 2 week trip to the Southwest (Death Valley, Vegas, Grand Canyon, Albuquerque and Moab). Surprisingly, that little 18ah battery lasts a long time (one full day in moderate heat) but I assume it will not continue to last that long as it is not a deep cycle battery.
This is the kind of system that will work best for me for a couple of reasons.
One, it is portable and you can take the battery out of the truck and put it next to the fridge rather than always going back to the truck for a brew.
Two, I have two rigs and can easily transport the battery pack between them. Makes more sense for me. I will hopefully start working on this next month.
I may look at a Minnkota box since it has the battery charge status, 12v accessory plugs and terminals already installed. Also, I may consider a one-way diode isolator and not include the switch in the dash. I like your set-up but probably don't need the capability of jumping the truck from the switch. If I kill the main battery, then I will be forced to take the backup battery/box to the front of the vehicle for a jump. I still take jumpercables with me everywhere, more to help others than myself. I also won't be keeping the battery-box in the vehicle at all times. Great set-up for a reasonable price.
The portable PowerStation has worked well for me for short trips since it is so easy and cheap. Not a long term solution, but I didn't have the time/money to put in a system last year before our 2 week trip to the Southwest (Death Valley, Vegas, Grand Canyon, Albuquerque and Moab). Surprisingly, that little 18ah battery lasts a long time (one full day in moderate heat) but I assume it will not continue to last that long as it is not a deep cycle battery.
tremors834
Adventurer
I must brain dead. Yes, that is my Rig across from Stratford Court. :drool:
I was thinking you meant Stratford Conneticut, if it even exsists.
Lance4me
Observer
Link for the solenoid is only 85 amp, is it ok to use or should I go with a 200 amp? Thanks for any help.
tremors834
Adventurer
200 amp.
I think 85 amp would be too small.
Perhaps they changed the link or I just flat out screwed up the link.
I think 85 amp would be too small.
Perhaps they changed the link or I just flat out screwed up the link.
tremors834
Adventurer
Yep, That'll work...
Much cheaper versions at Surplus Center:
https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=11-3290&catname=
https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=11-3278&catname=
Lance4me
Observer
Much cheaper versions at Surplus Center:
https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=11-3290&catname=
https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=11-3278&catname=
good price:Wow1:.....made in China.....no wonder.....
tremors834
Adventurer
I'm actually about to swap out the solenoid relay.
I've gone through 2 of the following stinger 200 amp solenoids on my setup.
On the 1st I snapped off one of the threaded lugs with a rachet after cleaning some oxidation that had formed.
On the 2nd one it just stopped working.
I'm thinking of going with a Trombetta 404-1231-032 contactor/relay
I've gone through 2 of the following stinger 200 amp solenoids on my setup.
On the 1st I snapped off one of the threaded lugs with a rachet after cleaning some oxidation that had formed.
On the 2nd one it just stopped working.
I'm thinking of going with a Trombetta 404-1231-032 contactor/relay
Lance4me
Observer
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cole...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
find it cheaper here.
find it cheaper here.