If you're near the engine compartment, take it off the blue wire on the
alternator. Up front, just find the blue wire.

Jim

On Aug 10, 2004, at 2:20 PM, Eric Zeno wrote:

> I'm lookiing for the best place to connect to the alternator light
> wire?   Anyone know where in the campers, this wire connects to the
> existing light wire, (blue wire).  This is the last connection
> I have to make to get my bat. in and running.....
>                                             ERic
>
> TJ Hannink wrote:
>
>> I have a Nova*Kool fridge in my coach/rv that I really like. It uses
>> a 12-VDC compressor and R-134a as a refrigerant. It draws between 1
>> and 5 amps per hour at 12-VDC depending on the ambient temperature.
>> This is for a 5.5 cubic foot refrigerator/freezer (3.5 ci fridge/2.0
>> ci freezer). Their smaller units use even less power. They are
>> designed for use in boats and will run at up to a 30-degree angle
>> without any problems.
>>
>> Their 120-VAC option is nothing more than a regulated 12-VDC power
>> supply with a built-in transfer switch, I wouldn't get it but would
>> install a small battery charger to used when connected to shore
>> power.
>>
>> (http://www.novakool.com/products)
>>
>> My Vanagon Camper has the stock portable Dometic RC-160E fridge which
>> is also a great unit, but very hard to find. I've used a yellow-top
>> Optima as an aux battery for the last 3-years and would recommend it.
>> The Dometic draws between 6 and 8 amps at 12-VDC and the Optima can
>> still keep it under 40F for 6-8 hours with +90F ambient temperatures.
>>
>> As for the relay, the stock relay for my auxiliary battery stopped
>> working in my camper and I replaced it with a standard 30-amp relay
>> without any issues. $49 for any 12-VDC relay kit is out of line.
>>
>> Good luck,
>>
>> Tim
>>
>>
>> Tom DeMarcus <papa_tom@BELLSOUTH.NET> wrote:
>> Folks,
>> I've begun camping more and plan to run fridge, stereo, interior
>> lights, maybe power inverter from auxiliary battery. GoWesty sells kit
>> for 49; recommend Interstate 41 battery. Can anyone recommend fridge?
>> Tom, Atlanta
>>
>>
>> TJ Hannink
>> Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
>> 1981 Bluebird Wanderlodge, FC-33
>> Winter Park, Florida
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