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12 Volt by Wire or Converter?

Started by Iver, January 13, 2011, 03:39:10 PM

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gumpy

Quote from: Iver on January 14, 2011, 08:28:33 PM

I do have a Vanner equalizer for my coach batteries.  The thing is it's still on my workbench.  It's on my long "to do" list though.


That's a 30 minute job to install and build cables. I can send you photos of my Vanner installation if you need them. I don't think I have one on the website.
I mounted i above the batteries. Three cables to the battery terminals. I also mounted a 12v cutoff switch in the compartment as I had a 12v leak someplace
that I could not track down. I seldom use it, though, as I'm usually plugged in to shore power and cross tied so the coach batteries are always on float with
the house batteries.

Craig Shepard
Located in Minnesquito

http://bus.gumpydog.com - "Some Assembly Required"

luvrbus

Iver,it may be better for you to take the Stone to a shop and have it changed to 24 v doesn't cost that much around 60 bucks the last I had changed they are fairly easy if you have the parts.the Stone Bennett does not like power from the Vanner for what ever reason   


good luck
Life is short drink the good wine first

Jerry32

I just ran a #10 back for gunpys taillite converter and workee just fine and since i don't use taillites and interior lits at the same time I also used it for some lites in the bedroom. Jerry
1988 MCI 102A3 8V92TA 740

Iver

QuoteThat's a 30 minute job to install and build cables.

I think I have about a couple of hundred 30 minute jobs.........but I will get it done.

Actually another busnut sent me a drawing to hook it up.   Similar to the way Craig does his "tail light converter".

I just need to find out what size wires to run from front to rear to operate the solenoids on the shifter.

         Thanks,  Iver
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
"Life may not be the party we hoped for,
But while we are here we might as well dance".

gumpy

Quote from: Iver on January 16, 2011, 01:20:01 AM
QuoteThat's a 30 minute job to install and build cables.

I think I have about a couple of hundred 30 minute jobs.........but I will get it done.


Now that I understand  :D
Craig Shepard
Located in Minnesquito

http://bus.gumpydog.com - "Some Assembly Required"

white-eagle

We run 12 volt by wire, no converter.  We have a converter that came with the bus, i guess to provide charging and 12 volt when plugged in to shore power, but didn't work well.

hey Gumpy, the fudge, etc, was great!!!!!  Jack finally shared a few bites with some of us.  Thanks.
Tom
1991 Eagle 15 and proud of it.
8V92T, 740, Fulltime working on the road.

Fran was called to a higher duty 12/16/13. I lost my life navigator.