19 replies to this topic

[ntsqd]

Theory says that nearly any wire size will eventually get the job done. Reality is that in the typical time available a 10 ga. will sometimes get it done within the charging time available and sometimes not. All depends on how you use the rig.

 

It is possible to choose a wire small enough that the voltage drop results in no charge at all. That size is determined by the total length of the circuit, not just the length of the positive wire.

[ski3pin]

Thanks, everyone.

Is there a mount for the plugs or do they just hang in the bed?

 

The female marinco plug has two screws that mount it to the bed. Use a metal cutting hole saw to drill the hole for the plug.

[ETAV8R]

FWC didn't do my installation. I used this for a connector inside the side cubby on the Tacoma.

http://www.amazon.co...B3WB25JPGGK62EP

 

[Bombsight]

I'm still confused as to how & where they mount the male/female adapters ... but it seems like, using a piece of flat bar aluminum, double bolted to the bed rail, would be easier and less damaging to the truck .... eliminating the need for such a big hole and more chances of it rusting. 

[Potts208]

I used anderson power poles:
http://www.powerwerx...ies-50-amp.html

I used 8awg marine wire from truck batterry/thermal fuse/separator routed to a truck bed plug about 6" above the bed on the drivers-side sidewall behind the cab. Awesome connector for big wire gauges and two screws to affix to sidewall. Clean.

Basically i followed this great post by ntsqd (post #6)
http://www.wanderthe...per-electrical/

-Potts

[K7MDL]

When mounting the connector to the bed wall, I use bolt and nuts, not screws.  Too often the screws pull out of the thin bed wall due to the friction of some connectors and the resulting tugging and pulling at angles and straight out.

Edited by K7MDL, 17 May 2016 - 03:56 AM.

[Beach]

Be aware FWC Color code is white 12v +, black 12v -. If your truck is equipped with a tow package it is likely the reverse, in keeping with RV code. Quick ck with a meter to verify would is advised.

[Joel H]

Has anyone with a built in 110 3 prong outlet in their truck bed tried putting a three prong male end on the wires coming off the FWC and plugging it into their truck?

[PaulT]

Has anyone with a built in 110 3 prong outlet in their truck bed tried putting a three prong male end on the wires coming off the FWC and plugging it into their truck?

To which wires coming off the FWC do you refer?

The AC input socket on the side of the camper is the only place that should be attached to 110v AC outlet in the truck bed.

The three wires on the pigtail from the camper are 12 volt DC positive and 12v DC negative and the third is 12 volt DC positive for the marker lights. It would be a very bad thing to hook up 12 volt DC power input to 110 volt AC outlet.

Paul

[Stan@FourWheel]

This might help. 😀

https://m.youtube.co...h?v=ft-y-ezrqVc






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