Tamara Mcneely
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A separate property, very long story.
so I would be using the lead acid battery test then power the inverter which will connect to the master breaker, which in turn will power all ac/outlets etc etc. Probably a stupid question, but why doesn’t Will have a breaker box in his explanation?You could just remove the 10/2 wire that feeds the master breaker and connect the inverter with a chunk of 10/2 wire.
That would save you having to source a tt-30 receptacle.
It is ? I used the lead acidIs the slide out?
Is there a way to extend/retract the slide manually?
Its my policy not to speculate about @Will Prowseso I would be using the lead acid battery test then power the inverter which will connect to the master breaker, which in turn will power all ac/outlets etc etc. Probably a stupid question, but why doesn’t Will have a breaker box in his explanation?
I asked if there is a manual way to activate the slide just in case it got stuck and/or the electrics fail when you test that circuit.It is ? I used the lead acid
The battery will connect directly to the inverter, which via 10/2 will connect to the master breaker.connected to the trailer's dc domain
The battery will connect directly and exclusively to the inverter.The battery will connect directly to the inverter, which via 10/2 will connect to the master breaker.
I hear you loud and clear, yes, the battery will only be connected to the inverter, and only once the inverter is tested, I appreciate the caution ??The battery will connect directly and exclusively to the inverter.
With a fuse though.
I feel its important to be clear here.
That doesn't look right.That goes to the batteries.
You‘re right, sorry it’s not the batteries. I don’t have time to check today, but the more I look at all this unnecessary clutter, the more I am concerned about integrating into it. For my own peace of mind, as well as my limited understanding, I would love to just keep it as simple as possible, along with using as little of the existing lines as possible. I don‘t mind buying a quality inverter and quality lines if it increases safety and removes any unnecessary confusion.That doesn't look right.
It appears to be a ~3 wires inside a second layer of insulation.
That usually means its for alternating current.
Is this perhaps going off to a utility/power shed?
Appreciate your input.Those 4x4 junction box pics- at least on my phone - are confusing. It ‘looks’ like I’d expect it to be towing / running light wires, but the wiring looks like power supply and no blue/brakes. The ‘shunts’ you mentioned look like fuses to me, and if those are supply wires to an inverter they’re way too small.
One step at a time… you may well indeed be starting all fresh/new but I think where it currently starts and ends isn’t apparent yet. It looks like a mess mainly because there’s so many unknowns. The fuses/breakers at least indicate that someone had that much awareness.
Wild guess is some of the wiring was damaged so repairs were made.I appreciate your input! ? What would they be trying to achieve by altering the campers wires in that manner?
Since this is all a big confusing mess, I would like to suggest getting some labels, a magic marker, pencil and paper, then:I appreciate your input! ? What would they be trying to achieve by altering the campers wires in that manner?
Agreed, although if this job requires me to do complex wiring diagrams, we‘re already increasing the danger, and I’m serious, I don’t feel comfortable accurately mapping it out, especially considering the camper is already electrically fubar. Here are the images. You’re right, the black cable was NOT running to the batteries, but to the truck. I’m thinking that they switched from getting shore power from the normal line to the vehicle or other source, would I be right in assuming that? I’m starting to think that I should get someone in to look at it. I was hoping I could possibly start from the AC fuse box and distribution box assuming that all the outlets and 12v appliances were in working order then remove everything from the battery side out of the equation, but maybe that’s what they were doing, except powering from the vehicle end for whatever reason. Either way, I’m very appreciative of your efforts, but you are absolutely right, this is not something I want to be guessing at.This is NOT something you want to be guessing at.
When did we establish this?<snip>especially considering the camper is already electrically fubar.
Ah so there is a truck.Here are the images. You’re right, the black cable was NOT running to the batteries, but to the truck.
Shore power is alternating current.I’m thinking that they switched from getting shore power from the normal line to the vehicle or other source, would I be right in assuming that?