Looking good! Just a question on the Anderson plug - I see the logic in running an Anderson plug to the fridge, but looks like you kept the 12 pin set up? I have a 7 pin on the tow rig and a 12 pin on the expanda, and was planning on running a separate Anderson plug on the tow rig and van (for the fridge). I am not sure if there is any point converting the 7 pin socket and wiring on the tow rig to a 12 pin if i am also running a new anderson lead for the fridge. I dont think i will be using any other points on the 12 pin in the future... What do others use this for?
I got rid of the 12 pin on ours and use a 7 pin and a Anderson plug as you suggested
I'm the exception in that I started with the 12 pin, changed to anderson on the fridge, and changed back to the 12 pin. I do keep a close eye on the fridge pins because any corrosion or dirt will start the heat build up and inevitable melting.- but never had any issues so far.
The base plate came with the handbrake lever attached so all good Bluey...all fitted up and hooking up Tuesday for a trip to 1770 see how it all goes...
Mostly being lazy. The anderson got knocked out a couple of times, and when on the road I use that anderson for other things. I do keep the 12 pin well maintained though - clean and the gap in the pin to keep it tight. Jayco uses a special pin crimp tail that reduces the wire to a suitable size for the 12 pin.
Have panadol handy as it will do your head Bluey, not all lithiums are equal, seems the cheapies are and the most expensive aren't much better, the secret is all in their individual BMS, some even don't like being connected to another so read the small print and don't believe the salesmans pitch.... lots of snake oil stuff I found when I went looking..... unless your using them 6 mths of the year I think not worth the money at the moment.
Could not agree with you more @Drover. And IF you do change over, go the FULL way. Just because some equipment is supposed to be "suitable" or "compatible" doesn't mean it is designed specifically to do the "proper" job to the full extent. You may get away with a partial change over if you have good technical knowledge and know what you are doing, but that method is far from a "set and forget" for most.
Hi @Bluey , your lithium battery with 170ah capacity should cover most situations. Be aware that the BMPro35D does not provide DC-DC charging from tug alternator to the BMPro35D . So a low voltage from "smart" alternator will restrict charging to van battery. Also, any external solar panels must have their own solar regulators bypassed and be connected DIRECTLY to BMPro unit. Note also the higher LVD of BMPro35D for lithium battery is 12.0 volts, so don't panic when you see that voltage. The attached will provide more info for you and what to expect with this sophisticated unit.
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Just need to upgrade the credit card to a Platinum job as you feed that cruiser on your travels...........
