That's cool Jerrod. Found a link to the HD coil set. Can you confirm the AWG of the wire used inside the coil?
Thanks Lisa - I'm already subbed to the YT channel and today, based on your post here, I headed over to their website and read parts 1-3 of their battery/inverter design/install. It's very similar to my plan.
Thanks Jim, I will check it out.
I have all of the parts at home to tackle this project just haven't gotten around to it.
My plan is to use this HD truck coiled cable.
Here's a few pictures I have in my phone. The rest is at home
I use industrial battery connectors - on everything.
When I did the boat salvage work anything we had that required 12 volts DC had the 175 Anderson connector. Didn't matter if we squeezed 2/0 welding cable or just 10awg for pumps. Same connector on everything made everything universal.
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Link to that?
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These are 4 AWG?
Something else to consider when using solenoids, the current draw and or heat.
Here is something I use on some of my projects, mainly to have remote battery disconnects.
Also use one on the golf cart as a rudimentary theft deterrent.
This solenoid is a manual or remote operated and it is also a latching relay. It only uses current to actually make the switch. Once switched to on or off there is no current draw.
https://www.bluesea.com/products/7622
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And on the Anderson connectors. We use the SB175. With our boat work we tend to abuse things and we haven't had one fail yet. The size below if a bit small and the next size up is just too big.
If you ever noticed the gray plug under the bumper of my truck, that is a Anderson 175 connected to the starter and engine block with 2/0 welding cables.
Cables as in plural - don't expect to get the desired results relying on the truck's chassis grounds. Run the ground all the way up front. My ground is with the trucks battery ground on the engine block. For the positive I chose the starter B+ lug as it has both battereis available then. Not necessary with you new truck if you only have one battery.
Duane - I'm thinking for my application, the 7700 Remote Battery Switch will be what I would need.
- Blue Sea Link
- Amazon link
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That model is the exact piece I have in the golf cart with the remote switch hidden. Works great. The cart had 6 T-105's running through a 400 amp controller. Never any problems with it. And what's nice is when I push the button the batteries are completely disconnected.
Are you planning on adding a third axle to the thing? LOL
Rob is no longer employed at MOR/ryde
Brian Hosinski is his replacement.
Same number
Brian.Hosinski@Morryde.com
Thanks for that update!
Putting a Truma in the new rig - you - may have a guy.......
https://rvdailyreport.com/industry/truma-hires-rob-kolean-to-oversee-service/
Good point Mark - I am getting worried about my two 3500# axles and springs as well as my 14" Rainer tires.
Hey Chris - ya, the tires do match the GVWR. Be nice to have more, but it is what it is at this point.
Thanks for making me do math too!
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Did they switch to LRD tires for 2019? I saw LRC listed for 2018 models. https://www.funtownrv.com/product/new-2018-heartland-sundance-ultra-lite-262-rb-831525-29
- Tire Size: 205/75R14 Load Range: C
- Tire Weight Rating: 1760 Lbs. Max. Pressure: 50 PSI
RVIA has a new standard for tires to have 10 percent extra capacity!
RVIA recommends RV trailer manufacturer’s provide a 10% load capacity reserve, above the certified GAWRs for all OE tires. That means, a RV trailer with 3500# GAWR axles must have tires that that can provide 1925# of load capacity when inflated to the trailer manufacturer’s recommended cold inflation pressures found on the vehicle certification label.