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Neil Citro
2018 Reflection 28BH Pepwave
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Originally posted by ncitro View Post
You could add a switch, and admittedly it is nice to have mine on the upfitter switch, but honestly I do not think its needed. I have the relay connection on the Renogy connected to the running lights, so my father in law with the F150 basically need to have it plugged in, truck running, and lights on for it to be on. If it is a short trip and the batteries are full, or we are in full sun he just does not plug it in those days.
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Howard & Francine
2017 Ford F-350 DRW, '19 315RLTSPlus
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Is there an advantage to having the relay powered by a switch that does not require the ignition to be on, for example for those who use the rear TV connector as a 12V power supply for pumps and such? Or is that risky?
ErikErik & Tea
2021 Reflection 297RSTS
2005 Ford Excursion 6L diesel
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Popga That depends on the user. If there is no chance of leaving the system powered where it can kill the TV batteries and leave you stranded, then there is not an advantage. The primary reason for the relay and power with key it to hopefully keep the system from drawing power when it's not running.
If it were me, I'd setup the really such that it is on an oil pressure switch or something that only comes on when the engine is actually running. I have really bad luck with Murphy.Joseph
Tow Vehicle: 2024 GMC K3500 Denali Ultimate Diesel
Coach: 303RLS Delivered March 5, 2021
South of Houston Texas
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Yoda
Keith,
I am gathering all the components for my DC-DC build.
What drove you to use the braided sleeve to protect your wiring vs the split loom? I do love the braided look.
Also if you were to do it again, would you still bundle both wires on the TV into one braided sleeve, or go separate?
ErikErik & Tea
2021 Reflection 297RSTS
2005 Ford Excursion 6L diesel
ProPride hitch
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Originally posted by Popga View PostYoda
Keith,
I am gathering all the components for my DC-DC build.
What drove you to use the braided sleeve to protect your wiring vs the split loom? I do love the braided look.
Also if you were to do it again, would you still bundle both wires on the TV into one braided sleeve, or go separate?
Erik
The 1.5" (red covering both wires) was the easiest to work with. As for looming the wires together - definitely would do again - made slick work of fishing it through the body to the back. I believe it added good protection to the wire - its tough stuff. It just keeps things neat. Just watch for sharp points you running past - I used some foam tape and padding on any sharp points and secured it tightly to avoid any slop that might create wear points.
Hope this helps
Keith
BTW the Cole-Hersey solenoid is working well.2018 Reflection 150 Series 220RK 5th whee, Star White 2022 F350 King Ranch CC Long bed (HAL) (CCC 4062lbs), B&W 25K OEM Companion,. SteadyFast system, Trailer reverse lights, rear receiver spare tire holder, storage tube, sumo springs, Victron MultiPlus 12/120/3000, Solar, Custom 6K axles upgrade, and other modifications.
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Yoda
Thanks!
On the solenoid ground, your post (#227) you checked the ground to make sure it was good. Just verifying my understanding, small lug on solenoid wired to a good ground on the frame...Ya?
the mounting bolts of the solenoid are not intended to ground it, correct?
ErikErik & Tea
2021 Reflection 297RSTS
2005 Ford Excursion 6L diesel
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Originally posted by Popga View PostYoda
Thanks!
On the solenoid ground, your post (#227) you checked the ground to make sure it was good. Just verifying my understanding, small lug on solenoid wired to a good ground on the frame...Ya?
the mounting bolts of the solenoid are not intended to ground it, correct?
Erik
On the solenoid I used the case is not grounded - separate positive/negative coil terminals. However there are solenoids out there that are case grounded and will only have the positive coil terminal present.2018 Reflection 150 Series 220RK 5th whee, Star White 2022 F350 King Ranch CC Long bed (HAL) (CCC 4062lbs), B&W 25K OEM Companion,. SteadyFast system, Trailer reverse lights, rear receiver spare tire holder, storage tube, sumo springs, Victron MultiPlus 12/120/3000, Solar, Custom 6K axles upgrade, and other modifications.
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