thewwkayaker
Advanced Member
Recently picked up a 2006 FWC Eagle. It has an inverter and the IOTA distribution panel. The original owner I learned did not use a camper battery but drew power directly from his truck battery. I would like to add a camper battery with seperator. I had assumed the distribution panel would supply a fuse location for this however I am wrong.
My question is best way to wire in my battery (I need to also wire my truck).
After I wire in the seperator, the leads that then go to the camper would I assume be wired into the female that I install on the bed of the truck.
From this point I'm a bit confused as to where that cable goes.
There is no fuse labelled battery. If the male plug and wire of the camper goes to the panel (as it must) - I assume it is the 12V input wire. Given that, do I just splice this wire to add my battery? This leaves no fuse between the 2nd battery and the first. I could splice and add an inline fuse. Or I could use the "not used" first fuse spot to add the battery. What size fuse - 50Amp? Currently there is only lights, fan, and fridge.
What is the usual setup? Thanx in advance
My question is best way to wire in my battery (I need to also wire my truck).
After I wire in the seperator, the leads that then go to the camper would I assume be wired into the female that I install on the bed of the truck.
From this point I'm a bit confused as to where that cable goes.
There is no fuse labelled battery. If the male plug and wire of the camper goes to the panel (as it must) - I assume it is the 12V input wire. Given that, do I just splice this wire to add my battery? This leaves no fuse between the 2nd battery and the first. I could splice and add an inline fuse. Or I could use the "not used" first fuse spot to add the battery. What size fuse - 50Amp? Currently there is only lights, fan, and fridge.
What is the usual setup? Thanx in advance