silvrzuki77
explorer
Lookin sweet! Really liking all the details! Great job
Matthewp's MuTTT (Multiple Terrain Tactical Teardrop).
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matthewp
Combat Truck Monkey
More electrical work today. I got the full wiring harness completed and mounted in the trailer. I'm really glad I designed a channel between the sleeping berth and the galley specifically to run wires. This has proven to give me plenty of room for running all the wiring without having to negotiate many obstacles.
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Here's the harness completed (all wire is protected in plastic loom and all end-points have interlocking connectors for the accessories. I ensured every point is marked numerically to avoid confusion later on. Each circuit is also individually colored to make identification easier.
(This is obviously before it is installed!)
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I also started on my control box for the side of the trailer. This will house the shore-line connection, the water level gauge and an ammeter.
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I will be taking a pause during the holiday season due to finances. The next phase requires an initial $2000 for start-up. The financial manager informed me that expense will have to wait until Christmas is over. I will be doing some small work to keep me busy.
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Here's the harness completed (all wire is protected in plastic loom and all end-points have interlocking connectors for the accessories. I ensured every point is marked numerically to avoid confusion later on. Each circuit is also individually colored to make identification easier.
(This is obviously before it is installed!)
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I also started on my control box for the side of the trailer. This will house the shore-line connection, the water level gauge and an ammeter.
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I will be taking a pause during the holiday season due to finances. The next phase requires an initial $2000 for start-up. The financial manager informed me that expense will have to wait until Christmas is over. I will be doing some small work to keep me busy.
matthewp
Combat Truck Monkey
I want an ammeter to keep an eye on the battery consumption. I'm looking at this one from Amazon but I don't have a warm & fuzzy as whether it's what I need.
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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BYQNBGO/ref=cm_sw_em_r_am_it_am_us?ie=UTF8
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Can anyone give me some input?
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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BYQNBGO/ref=cm_sw_em_r_am_it_am_us?ie=UTF8
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Can anyone give me some input?
silvrzuki77
explorer
Looks really good!!! Going all out, I really like it! Sorry no input on the meter, I just used my garage meter lol.
Jr_Explorer
Explorer
If you want to know what your battery capacity is this is THE way to go: http://www.bogartengineering.com/products/TriMetric
And here is a wealth of info you can read until the accounting dept frees up your funds: http://handybobsolar.wordpress.com/the-rv-battery-charging-puzzle-2/
And here is a wealth of info you can read until the accounting dept frees up your funds: http://handybobsolar.wordpress.com/the-rv-battery-charging-puzzle-2/
matthewp
Combat Truck Monkey
That is a good bit of reading! I've heard of this guy before but have never read his "blog." Thanks for the links.
Scott B.
SE Expedition Society
Do you really want an ammeter? They only read when current is flowing, and the amps indicated are only consumption - has nothing to do with remaining capacity (which is what I assume you are wanting to know.) Ammeters are good for finding shorts and determining the efficiency of different devices.
A voltmeter will tell you the state of the battery, whether or not current is flowing. The higher the voltage, the more charge (remaining power) the battery has.
matthewp
Combat Truck Monkey
On another thread, I was recommended to get an ammeter rather than a voltmeter, i was wondering about that advise as i have the same thought you do.
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After digging around on the website that Jr_Explorer gave, I found exactly what I wanted to track battery life/well being. Tell me if this sounds good:
http://www.solar-electric.com/mnbcm.html
matthewp
Combat Truck Monkey
It's just ideas Bubba! Skills will be determined if I can get the dang thing to survive its maiden voyage!
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Thank you very much!
cosmiccharlie
Explorer
Nice build! Can't wait to see the sleeping area come together.
jim65wagon
Well-known member
We went with the Vexilar D-130. It displays your battery as charging or discharging and it's percent of charge state. It's accurate. I checked the voltage of the batteries at various intervals and the percentage displayed correlates to the voltage/percentage charts you can find on the 'net.
silvrzuki77
explorer
Need more build pics!!!!! All the little stuff adds up and takes time.
matthewp
Combat Truck Monkey
I wish I had more progress! With finances on hold until after Christmas, and being hijacked to build a custom garage door for a friend, the trailer sits un-loved!
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Good news is, Kristy, my wife, is hot in the design of the kitchen with me!