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Very professional, Loved it. You could also point out that if you just need some low amp power at the rear of the truck you could build an adaptor plug to access the auxiliary power and ground terminals in your pickup trailer plug.
I was starting a project just like this one, when I ran across your video, it helped me from making some rookie mistakes. I do not need 3 12v accessories and was considering replacing one of the 12v connectors with an Anderson connector, this way I could feed solar back into my mpt charge controller to recharge my battery. I plan, to install a Lithium Ion battery. This would require a separate run, I think its safer to keep my bed accessories separate from the rest of the truck. I am also going to install a 700 watt inverter behind the rear seat, but will wire it for 1000 or 2000 depending on costs. So the plan would be charge the secondary battery while its being used for the fridge and accessories, during the day, live off the battery at night, then rinse and repeat.
Careful with what power cable you pick and make sure you DO NOT USE CCA wire. That’s copper clad aluminum and is just copper coated not actual copper. Make sure to USE OFC COPPER WIRE that’s oxygen free copper that will be pure copper wire and is a better conductor.
Is there a risk if the buss bar gets wet? I have seen on some RV forums that it isn’t recommended however your install method looks great with the ability to connect higher amperage at the buss.
Hi, could you do a similar set up but incorporating a second battery? I have been looking to doing this to my truck but I would like a dual battery set up. I also do not know what parts are available in the US as all the videos I find are from Australia.
So this is suggesting to run a 12v fridge off the starter battery? What happens when you park and stop driving but still want cold drinks? Wouldn’t it be better to run a second battery with a DC-DC charger to power all the 12v accessories?
My dometic fridge has a safety shutdown and notification if the voltage gets to low. I think this would be good for the commute to and from wherever you going but not long term.
Deep cycle battery. We used an Optima Yellowtop for our main battery in our Jeep Wrangler for 3.5 years and never had a single issue running the 12V fridge overnight for tons of camping trips.
So doing this, will it be able to run a 1.5 hp 120v air compressor for a fairly long time? I would love to do this but I just want to make sure it will run good
Seems silly.. There should be a way to tap into the 12v already at the back and already fused. Like the trailer hitch. If you want high power like a compressor, it would be better to install the compressor next to the battery. So much wasted truck bed space.
@@0my Thats why I did, i have a 100w 12v water pump that I have attached to the top of a home depot bucket and a sprayer to clean my bird dog after a swim or mud. the 7 way to cig adapter works perfectly. i would like to do something like this eventually, probably an inverter too.
after install what kind of sag do you encounter at the power point in the bed vs at the battery itself?, i'm thinking about doing something similar in my F150 and need to figure out what size wire i need to use for my actual install to the bus bars in the bed itself
Professional electrician here. In order to future proof your build I would personally (And I did in my truck) Run 4AWG Oxygen Free Copper wire to the Bus Bar. Then I would use 10AWG to/from the 12V plug. Just get a spade connector kit and you'll be Gucci. 1/2" loom will work for the single 4AWG and the 2 10AWG as well!
Parts list includes 2 Pin Trolling Motor Plug Receptacle 8AWG-5/16" Battery Lugs 3 Socket Cigarette Lighter Adapter 12V Power Outlet + ON-Off Toggle Switch Multi-Functions Panel 8 Gauge Wire Wire Loom - 3/8 Inch 12V Power Distribution Block 5 x 5/16" (M8)
Parts list includes 2 Pin Trolling Motor Plug Receptacle 8AWG-5/16" Battery Lugs 3 Socket Cigarette Lighter Adapter 12V Power Outlet + ON-Off Toggle Switch Multi-Functions Panel 8 Gauge Wire Wire Loom - 3/8 Inch 12V Power Distribution Block 5 x 5/16" (M8)
Parts list includes 2 Pin Trolling Motor Plug Receptacle 8AWG-5/16" Battery Lugs 3 Socket Cigarette Lighter Adapter 12V Power Outlet + ON-Off Toggle Switch Multi-Functions Panel 8 Gauge Wire Wire Loom - 3/8 Inch 12V Power Distribution Block 5 x 5/16" (M8)
I am planning on making a power tool box with a small air compressor a small water pump a small ice chest and a 3,000 watt power inverter with two 12 volt batteries inside and with 3 small solar panels on top the tool box to charge the batteries, so help me god😊
