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#11 tree

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Posted 21 December 2016 - 11:21 PM

I just received the exact same camper, 2016 hawk shell. and added all the extras myself. even the curtains. pm any questions. I was going to even install rear flood lights but did not need them.
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Posted 03 January 2017 - 12:50 AM

Ask FWC to send you a wiring diagram. They did it for me. It was a little hard to understand, but I was able to figure it out.

 

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I did ask but got the same response as Tree...


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Posted 03 January 2017 - 01:03 AM

I have finally got back to looking at my new Hawk shell and will likely take the front panel off (though it looks like I will break a bunch of silicone seal in doing so). I have posted some annotated photos of my electrics  on my Google Photos site:

I think I have attached a photo of the inside of the battery box where I think the solar ports connect to. I presume that if I connect these to the battery terminals, I can then use the portable solar charger.

 

I also have a photo of the coil of green wires that appear to have been "terminated". No idea what these are for...

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Posted 03 January 2017 - 01:05 AM

The attached image is an annotated photo of the fuse/connection box showing what seems to be connected to each fuse. I am not sure what the top left one is for...

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Posted 03 January 2017 - 01:06 AM

and just a wider view of the fuse/connection box...

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Posted 03 January 2017 - 01:25 AM

Hi Mike and welcome to WTW and the FWC families!

 

As Wandering Sagebrush mentioned, there should have been a fair amount of docs with you shell, if new.  Even if purchased used, I would go back and ask the seller if they have the docs that came with the shell from FWC/dealer.

 

While the wiring diagrams are not in the owner's packet, many of the connections are described in the docs.

 

Here is the link to the FWC web site and docs for components/owner manuals.  Perhaps the answer to some of your questions might be found here.

 

Let us know in this thread if you find the info you need.

Thanks for this link - lots of useful pdfs to be found!


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Posted 03 January 2017 - 04:40 PM

I think I have attached a photo of the inside of the battery box where I think the solar ports connect to. I presume that if I connect these to the battery terminals, I can then use the portable solar charger.

 

First picture - those look a lot like the wires in my camper that go to the solar roof plug.  Do test with a Voltmeter to be sure though.


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Posted 03 January 2017 - 06:21 PM

and just a wider view of the fuse/connection box...


that top left fuse is for rear flood lights. I used all spare or non used fuse slots on my fuse box. added the correct fuse, and ran wire ext. added 12 volt receptacle, led entry light, and outside side light for a table I place outside for food prep.
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Posted 03 January 2017 - 07:06 PM

that top left fuse is for rear flood lights. I used all spare or non used fuse slots on my fuse box. added the correct fuse, and ran wire ext. added 12 volt receptacle, led entry light, and outside side light for a table I place outside for food prep.

That is interesting. For me the bottom left fuse goes to the two outside lights. I have not figured out where the top left one runs to. I will be taking some parts of the cabinet off soon and will see where it goes...


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Posted 04 January 2017 - 03:23 PM

That is interesting. For me the bottom left fuse goes to the two outside lights. I have not figured out where the top left one runs to. I will be taking some parts of the cabinet off soon and will see where it goes...


you should have a white label in the fuse compartment. it list the fuse locations in order. and fuse size.
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