TrapperMike
Advanced Member
This forum has been great! I did a google search of the forum prior to posting this, but was unsuccessful in finding what I was looking for. So, if anyone has can find a link to an older post it would be much appreciated.
I recently had my new FWC Hawk Shell installed and now it is off the truck and sitting on the dolly. I have things taken apart on the interior while in the process of making some modifications. The first two modifications are the Trimetric 2030 battery monitor and the Iota DLS-30 battery charger (with the IQ4). I had dual batteries installed. The only things I am powering are lights, Engel chest type refrigerator, and furnace for now, may add a radio/CD player at a later date.
Anyhow, my question regards adding shore power and the necessary fusing for the Iota. Everything else in the camper will be run off the batteries and the only 120 power input will be for the Iota battery charger. I tend to camp in one spot for several days for hunting/fishing and usually in the woods, so for now, solar power is out and my supplemental power is with a Honda EU2000i generator.
Here are the questions I have:
Mike
I recently had my new FWC Hawk Shell installed and now it is off the truck and sitting on the dolly. I have things taken apart on the interior while in the process of making some modifications. The first two modifications are the Trimetric 2030 battery monitor and the Iota DLS-30 battery charger (with the IQ4). I had dual batteries installed. The only things I am powering are lights, Engel chest type refrigerator, and furnace for now, may add a radio/CD player at a later date.
Anyhow, my question regards adding shore power and the necessary fusing for the Iota. Everything else in the camper will be run off the batteries and the only 120 power input will be for the Iota battery charger. I tend to camp in one spot for several days for hunting/fishing and usually in the woods, so for now, solar power is out and my supplemental power is with a Honda EU2000i generator.
Here are the questions I have:
- The Iota manual indicates I need a Type III circuit breaker on the DC output side between the charger and battery. Anyone have a link where I can purchase one of these? I don't live by a big city where there are RV supply stores (maybe the local auto store would have such a thing?).
- I assume I also need an upstream 120AC circuit breaker between the shore power and the Iota. Anyone have a link to a nice small one that takes up little space?
- I need to install a shore power outlet to plug the generator to supply the Iota with power. I could just go through one of the turnbuckle doors, but letting in critters and cold air is not what I want. So, I recently purchased one of these Marinco On-Board Charger Inlets. However, I don't like it since it is only made to go through a 1/2 inch wall (with the lock nut on the backside). Does anyone have a recommendation for a different power inlet? I think I can figure out on my own how to find a spot to install it. Either through the drivers side camper wall or on the underside of the little camper overhang outside the bed of the truck.
Mike