Recent content by paulieboi1

Hi Kev, Thanks again for your assistance. I’m beginning to realize integrating the solar to the existing coach 12v system may be beyond my expertise and comfort level. I think it’s going to require a professional to ensure that it is done correctly. The batteries for the solar power are...

Hi Kevin, Thanks for your reply. Yes, I just would like to integrate solar into the existing 12v system. The ideal situation would be having both the solar and converter for maintaining the battery charge. The solar would be the primary system when off the grid. I’ve successfully installed a...

Hi Gary, Thank you for your reply. The ideal would be to have the ability for multiple systems to provide power. But when off the grid, solar would be the primary power source. Likewise, when on the grid (via shore power), the converter could also compliment and/or provide power. So, if I...

Hey everyone, Happy Holidays! I’m reaching out again for help with my friend’s RV. I successfully installed a solar unit with panels, charge controller, 2 12V batteries in parallel, and inverter. Now I am wanting to connect the system into the existing 12V in the coach to run the refrigerator...

Thanks again Gary. I think hers did originally have a spare tire mount like that, but now there’s a Route 66 emblem covering it. It’s been sealed with silicone, so I’m not even going to attempt to find out. We’re just going to get a bracket that mounts to the bumper, and can be locked. And yes...

BTW, I just found out that the tires are 16” rims.

Thanks for the info Gary. It’s actually my friend’s RV, and I’m helping her get it more “road ready” and for her to be able to be more off grid. It’s a 24’ motor home, so you’re of the opinion that a spare would be unnecessary, since the tires are more sturdy, and it would probably require...

Hey gang, me again. The 1986 Cruise Air Georgie Boy I’m working on does not have a spare tire mount. I’m thinking it may have had one on the rear at one time, but the spot has been covered with a Route 66 emblem, not sure? However, the spare is currently tied down to the roof; not safe or...

Hi Everyone, Thanks so much for all your input and help! The 12v refrigerator is up and running! And working like a champ! Next task: solar power! ;-)

I think I understand what you mean now by not being limited to running current and surge current. So I did get a 20 amp fuse, which should handle the surge. My other question was about the placement of the inline fuse. Do you think it is okay to have it further away from the power source, since...

Thank you for your reply Kirk. I appreciate any assistance I can get. I didn’t want to start a new thread, and wasn’t sure how to post something for everyone. I purchased an 8 gauge inline fuse holder and 20 amp fuse. I don’t quite understand what you mean about the fuse not being limited to...

Hi Gary, Thank you for your previous information. I am going to install the 12v refrigerator tomorrow, and would like your expertise on a couple more questions. From what I can tell, the existing 12v wiring is 8 gauge. There isn’t a fuse for it in the 12v panel (I tried them all) and I can only...

*from the old refrigerator.

I intend to use the 12v wire that runs the heating element forth3 refrigerator.

Thanks for the info! Unfortunately, the generator is out of service, and can’t be fixed either. It was made by Dometic and needs a new carburetor, which I was told is no longer available.