OBI Dweller Review and Discussion

[Dweller Feller]

I used the opening over the Bed . It was a larger hole then the a/c had to add some material to make hole smaller. I have pulled the trailer about 1500 miles with no issues with A/C moving believe me i have checked it often. My research i found the roof will hold 600 lbs the a/c was less than a 100 lbs

Good to know. How did you wire the Roof a/c ? What was your wiring path ? You probably do not care but, Obi would probably not cover any roof warranty issues. Obi, has a great way of looking for reasons, not to cover issues, related to warranty work. Can you send pics of your roof top a/c installation please ? I was told by Obi directly that roof will easily hold 2 grown adults walking on it. While roof is extended, it was around 100lbs.

Thx !

 

[lostoldtruck]

Good to know. How did you wire the Roof a/c ? What was your wiring path ? You probably do not care but, Obi would probably not cover any roof warranty issues. Obi, has a great way of looking for reasons, not to cover issues, related to warranty work. Can you send pics of your roof top a/c installation please ? I was told by Obi directly that roof will easily hold 2 grown adults walking on it. While roof is extended, it was around 100lbs.

Thx !

I just layed wire across the top of the roof , I just us an extenstion cord to plug in to seperate 120 volt outlet or generator to operate the roof top ac.
i didnt take any pic of install. i have a few of when completed project. if you would like .

 

[Dweller Feller]

I just layed wire across the top of the roof , I just us an extenstion cord to plug in to seperate 120 volt outlet or generator to operate the roof top ac.
i didnt take any pic of install. i have a few of when completed project. if you would like .

Yes, interior and exterior pics would be great !

Thx !

 

[DesertMarmot]

I'm planning to install a roof top AC on mine this spring. Where are you located?

AZ… and I don’t need to tell you how hot the desert gets in the summer. 🔥

 

[DesertMarmot]

Does anyone know the wire gauge that runs off of the batteries in a D13 ?

Also, can I connect three negative wires from three batteries to the negative terminal on one end of a smart shunt and connect the other three three negative wires to the other terminal on the smart shunt and run those three wires to the bus ?

 

[CowboyKyle]

Does anyone know the wire gauge that runs off of the batteries in a D13 ?

Also, can I connect three negative wires from three batteries to the negative terminal on one end of a smart shunt and connect the other three three negative wires to the other terminal on the smart shunt and run those three wires to the bus ?

Yes. I did this last fall. Worked fine. It's either 4awg or 6awg.

 

[CowboyKyle]

AZ… and I don’t need to tell you how hot the desert gets in the summer. 🔥

Yes. I know all about the humidity you don't have. lol

 

[lostoldtruck]

Yes, interior and exterior pics would be great !

Thx !

look a my earlier post

 

[Dweller Feller]

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[Dweller Feller]

I noticed something recently with my outlet on the dweller. The outlet is rated for copper wiring only and the wiring is aluminum. The different metals can cause corrosion, leading to loose connections. It's probably nothing, but who knows. You would think Obi would be on top of that. housing quit using copper in the 70's because of potential fire issues.
Maybe it does not matter. I know in my construction world, you cannot mix metals unless you have specific connectors for that particular application. The dweller outlet specifically says copper wiring.

 

[LaBlaze]

I experienced the same. I used white gorilla tape to keep it out of the way.

Did you rip it off like us? I still need to contact the rv place we got it from to see about getting a replacement

 

[DesertMarmot]

Electrical noob here…

Is the plug on the front of the camper by the hitch an Anderson plug or some(?) other type of plug ?
Also, is this plug wired directly to the batteries ?

 

[Skippy T]

Electrical noob here…

Is the plug on the front of the camper by the hitch an Anderson plug or some(?) other type of plug ?
Also, is this plug wired directly to the batteries ?

The red plug at the front of the rig is NOT an anderson, but a chinese knock off that doesn't fit an anderson. The pins will fit in an anderson plug if you can get them out. I was able to. The plug is electrically connected to a 50amp circuit breaker under the bed (see pic). And yes, it is connected to the 12VDC battery bus. I use the plug to connect an additional remote solar panel.

 

[Dweller Feller]

Electrical noob here…

Is the plug on the front of the camper by the hitch an Anderson plug or some(?) other type of plug ?
Also, is this plug wired directly to the batteries ?

Electrical noob here…

Is the plug on the front of the camper by the hitch an Anderson plug or some(?) other type of plug ?
Also, is this plug wired directly to the batteries ?

Battery Connector 30A Quick Connect Battery Modular Power Connectors Quick Disconnect (10)​

You can find them on Amazon and Make them up yourself. Super easy, just watch some youtube videos.
I went to our local battery store, and they had all the connections, and showed me how to make them up. I use them for my solar.
















50+ bought in past month

 

[CowboyKyle]

Did you rip it off like us? I still need to contact the rv place we got it from to see about getting a replacement

Negative, I anticipated it ahead of time and took preventive measures.