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Forum: Modifications and Alterations 07-05-2020, 01:13 PM
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Posted By DougG
Hmmm, I suppose it would be possible to run an AC...

Hmmm, I suppose it would be possible to run an AC unit this way.
Sterling now makes a 120amp DCDC charger...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 07-05-2020, 01:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,576
Posted By DougG
I gave this a wirl today after I had run the...

I gave this a wirl today after I had run the batteries down a bit. Ran the truck for about 30 minutes at idle running the DCDC charger, and the voltage at the truck battery never dropped below 13.3,...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 06-29-2020, 10:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,576
Posted By DougG
2015 Toyota Tacoma, 130amp alternator. I haven’t...

2015 Toyota Tacoma, 130amp alternator. I haven’t been able to find anything definitive in terms of output from this alternator at idle, but the antidotal information available seems to suggests...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 06-29-2020, 06:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,576
Posted By DougG
Good question.... in the limited testing I have...

Good question.... in the limited testing I have done in my driveway, it seems to keep up at idle. But I will keep you posted once I have used it for a good long charge. The DCDC charger will shut off...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 06-29-2020, 06:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,576
Posted By DougG
I would agree that for those who’s risk tolerance...

I would agree that for those who’s risk tolerance makes them comfortable with running on propane while going down the road, and otherwise are not interested in a good alternative means for battery...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 06-27-2020, 01:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,576
Posted By DougG
For the fridge side of things, it was about...

For the fridge side of things, it was about $50CAD for the element and maybe another $10-15 in wiring. Took me about 4-5 hours for the install.

The DCDC charger was $550CAD. But it is a higher...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 06-27-2020, 08:51 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,576
Posted By DougG
A DC-DC charger is very similar in function to a...

A DC-DC charger is very similar in function to a MPPT solar charger. It takes the 13-14v that the truck alternator is producing and steps it up to whatever voltage you set it at to match the charge...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 06-27-2020, 01:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,576
Posted By DougG
So, I finally finished up this project installing...

So, I finally finished up this project installing both the DC fridge circuit, and a Redarc BCDC1240D DC-DC charger. I did a bit of testing, to see how much power this DC element is actually getting. ...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-02-2020, 10:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,576
Posted By DougG
Haha, it’s my photo posting skills that are...

Haha, it’s my photo posting skills that are upside down, not the element. Turn your screen upside down and it will make more sense.

As for the wiring. Yes, it will be a dedicated circuit run from...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-02-2020, 04:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,576
Posted By DougG
Couple photos of the 12v element.

Couple photos of the 12v element.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 01-02-2020, 04:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,576
Posted By DougG
So, I finally had some time to do a little more...

So, I finally had some time to do a little more research and poking around on this issue. Turns out these manual domestic fridges came with the exact same switch assembly and thermostat regardless of...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 09-09-2019, 12:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,576
Posted By DougG
When looking at the back, on the right hand side,...

When looking at the back, on the right hand side, where the 120v element goes into the flue, there is a stamp in the sheet metal cover that says 110-240v where the 120v element goes in, and under it...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 09-09-2019, 11:03 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,576
Posted By DougG
Yes, there is a specific power line. I am not...

Yes, there is a specific power line. I am not sure what you mean by measuring output. With no load it will be 13.6ish volts when the truck is running, but will of course drop when a load is applied...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 09-09-2019, 09:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,576
Posted By DougG
Thank you for your thoughts. This was actually...

Thank you for your thoughts. This was actually what I was thinking of doing until I saw the slot for the 12v element on the fridge. I don’t currently have an inverter, but no matter what I end up...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 09-08-2019, 11:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,576
Posted By DougG
Adding 12v heating element to RM2510 Fridge

So, I was poking around my Dometic 2510 fridge today and noticed that dispite being the 2 way model it has the receptacle on the flue for the 12v element next to the 120v element. Has anyone added a...
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