Electrical System – So We Went to The RV Show …

SWW Stuff: Generator

We chose the Ryobi RYi2200, 2200 W generator (Current model is now the 2300 W) to support boondocking in our trailer. This decision was heavily influenced by @sowewentuncle who had been looking at generators for his truck camper. From his research he concluded the Ryobi was just about as good as the Honda at three-quartersContinue reading “SWW Stuff: Generator”

SWW Upgrade: Battery Disconnect Switch

A battery disconnect switch is used to isolate the batteries from the small load of the trailers carbon monoxide detector, radio, and control boards while the trailer is in storage. This helps prolong the life of the batteries if the trailer has to stay in storage for 10 or more days between trips. The followingContinue reading “SWW Upgrade: Battery Disconnect Switch”

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SWW Stuff: Battery Disconnect Switch

@sowewentdad chose the Ampper High Current Battery Disconnect Switch for installation on our Jayco 28BHBE trailer. My choice battery disconnect switch choice was driven by two things: Availability Uncertainty about the current carrying capacity needed Availability was driven because the batteries were installed after dewinterizing the trailer in the spring. Potential freezing weather and @sowewentdadsContinue reading “SWW Stuff: Battery Disconnect Switch”

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SWW Stuff: Hammer Lug Crimper

After using channel lock pliers to crimp battery terminals onto 6 AWG wire being used to replace the battery connections on the front of the trailer; @sowewentdad decided a proper crimping tool would be better for the battery disconnect installation project. @sowewentdad looked at a hex crimp tool, but he decided to go with theContinue reading “SWW Stuff: Hammer Lug Crimper”

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SWW Stuff: Batteries

For our Jayco JayFlight 28BHBE, we run two Duracell DURDC12-80P batteries that were purchased from BatteriesPlus. These batteries are designed for wheelchair deep cycle needs and double as a good set of deep cycle batteries for boondocking. The absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery design allows for more, thinner lead plates to be packed into theContinue reading “SWW Stuff: Batteries”