12 volt

  1. Darmegjadpas

    Battery Upgrade to AGM

    I am thinking of upgrading my batteries on my Sandpiper 303BH to 2 AGM 12 volt batteries. Just looking for some advice on what type, size, series etc... and do I need to change my inverter/charger or any modifications for maintaining them?
  2. SE

    Dead short in 12V circuit

    I am not sure if this the place for the problem I have, We have a '10 Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite 8285WS and I hva a blown fuse in the appliance circuit. I cannot replace the fuse as it blows each time a replacemnt is put in. This circuit covers my hood exhaust fan some ceiling lights and...
  3. TE

    12 Volt issue

    I have a 2008 8 foot flagstaff 176ed Tent trailer unfortunately due to surgery and knee issue I have to sell my unit, and wouldn't you know it it has sat for 3 yeras and i have plugged it in and run it off and on and now someone is interested in purchasing my tent trailer and the 120 volts...
  4. daltonfreedom

    12 volt power issue

    We have a 2012 XLR 29MBV Viper Toy Hauler. When we un-plug the shore line we do not have 12 volt power. Talked to Diane at Forest River sales / warranty dept. and she said it was the "breaker switch" at the front of the trailer on the frame, I looked under the trailer and there was a pannel with...
  5. CE

    12v light wiring woes

    I am working on my in-laws Rockwood Roo at the moment. Its a 19foot, 2005 model. The MIL was attempting to un-hook, but failed to dis-connect the light plug thus pulling the wires out of the junction block along the left frame rail. Father in law had them spliced together, but they still...
  6. SM

    No 12V Power Either?

    Getting ready for the maiden voyage in our new 290RLT and the front jacks will not retract. It seems that none of the trailer 12V systems work. The brakes, turn signals etc.. all work fine. The 30A fuse by the battery is good. It's only been parked for about 1-1/2 weeks. What should I check...
  7. lochsa

    cigarette-lighter 12 Volt DC to 120 Volt AC Power Inverter Question

    I want to run a small LCD tv and PS3 for the kids while driving without using my generator. I'm thinking I can get away with a 500w inverter, but I'm unsure of how much of an iverter the in-dash 12v cigarette-lighter can handle. Anyone have any knowledge or experience with this? Thanks, Lou
  8. jtad

    No 12 volt power??

    When I am pluged into shore power or pluged into my truck everything is fine. When I unplug...no power in the trailer at all. What gives? Is my batt bad, or is there a fuse or breaker somewhere I am missing?
  9. GA

    12 volt outlet on 2010 Rockwood

    I recently purchased a used 2010 Rockwood 2701SS Ultra Lite. I have looked every where and can't find a 12 volt outlet in the trailer. We dry camp and rely on the 12 volt for everything. I use a 200 watt inverter to charge cell phones, etc. Am I not looking in the right place or was this not...
  10. NE

    Sunseeker 12V House Wiring

    I'm have a problem with our new-used 2007 Sunseeker 2900 concerning house power. I don't have any electrical information on this rig except for what I've been able to trace out. The issue is the 12V house power goes out a few minutes after we arrive at our destination and before we switch to...
  11. HL

    12 volt converter question

    i just purchased a 2004 Forest River Wildwood model T26FK. Does anyone know the average amperage of the converters used during that time? Or maybe how i can find out? Its just your standard RV with 7-9 lights, 2 ceiling fans,,water pump, etc. im wanting to add a Alpine 12 volt radio that has a...
  12. 20

    Lack or 12 Volt Power

    Purchased a new HW276 at a dealer about 300 miles away. I went through the set up at delivery and all went well and worked. Except (and this may have nothing to do with the issue) the radio. A new radio was installed while I was in Finance. A week later I set the camper up at home. When...
  13. CH

    12v Water Pump vibrates bad when water is on...

    12v Water Pump vibrates bad when water is on...is this normal? It rattles (shakes) so much you can feel it in the floor when the water is turned on.
  14. Adony

    Weatherproof 12v outlet??

    I have a new Winegard satellite antenna that requires a 12vdc power source to operate. I have found a place to tap the 12vdc inside the TT but am looking for a suitable outlet (weatherproof) that can be installed next to the SAT in jack on the outside skin of the trailer. Anyone have any ideas...
  15. JF

    Wiring in a television to 12 volts need some info

    The previous owner decided to take the television out of the travel trailer we just bought. I purchased an LCD TV and two things that I thought would work out well on this model is very low power consumption 30 watts and the tv works off of 12 volts. The plug for the 120 AC to plug it in at home...
  16. jtstromsburg

    adding 12v receptacle

    I recently added electric rc trucks to my hobby list and would like to add a 12v jack (preferably not a lighter type plug) so I can hook my charger up to keep the trucks racing after the neighbors dog :) Should be easy, but I would like it to look nice as well. I can make whatever plug type...
  17. CR

    12v Electrical mods planned

    I'm planning to make the following mod to my 2012 RG3210 5er in the coming weekends. I wanted to get some feedback from some folks that have done similar stuff Changing out my single 12v battery that came with the rig to two 6v golf cart batts. going to source the batts to get around 200-230...
  18. Trout1 Project

    12v charging loss from shore power

    So it seems every time I charge the batteries by simply plugging in the sore power and using the inboard system supplied by the factory, I do not get a solid full charge. Why is that? I decided to add a little trickle charger to the battery box that stays in the box and plugs in separate from...
  19. CD

    12 volt outlet

    We have a 2010 Cedar Creek Silverback. We purchased a Sleep Number RV Edition Mattress. I want to install a 12-volt outlet in the bedroom area so that I can plug in a portable inverter in order to be able to plugin and run the air compressor unit for the mattress when we're dry camping (to...
  20. ST

    Qustions on new battery bank and Xantrex inverted

    Have added Xantrex 2.5 inverter/converter and 900AH battery bank. Will worry about solar next year or the year after or when finances recover:) Setup with utility, generator power to Xantrex. It happily charges new battery bank while also sending AC power back to RV AC panel. upgrade is working...
  21. TU

    12 volt versus 120 volt TV

    My used MH has a Tracvision R5SL. Sellers took TV out. I want to add a flatscreen and DVD player. Since my Tracvision will work while driving, should I get a 12 volt tv and DVD? Is my only other option to get 120 volt tv and have the generator running if I (kids) want to watch tv while driving...
  22. cedar creekin

    12 volt water pump has me confused

    I noticed that if I run my water pump with the city water disconnected, water gets pumped out of the city water hose connection? If I hook the hose back up, but have the water valve at the spicket turned off, my pump will eventually build pressure and I will have water. (I'm guessing its filling...
  23. jeeplj8

    gray/black/fresh water tank heaters - 12v or 110v?

    looking at these for tank heaters: 2ea RV fresh gray black water holding tank heater 12v | eBay Question 1: should I get these 12v or look for 110v model? Question 2: how many would I need for: -30 gallon fresh -30 gallon black -10 gallon gray
  24. PM

    Dual 12 Volt battery question

    Came across an extra 12volt dry cell the other day, only couple months old and fully charged (score)... So,, considering a little boondocking this fall and was thinking about wiring them up in parallel (pos to pos, neg to neg, right:)! Question I have is if it matters if the batteries are...
  25. Fire Instructor

    Added 12v Ceiling Fan in Bedroom

    Good evening, All! Got some project time on the TT this weekend, and one project that I completed was the installation of a 12v ceiling fan over the master bed. The fan is on this page: 12 Volt Interior Exterior Fish House Lights, Accessories, Battery parts, Fans and Ceiling Fans, LED Lite ...

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