WP#3 Wrap Up

I tried taking on a rewiring project for my old RV. It appears I bit off more than I could chew for my experience level and the time I had. The weather was a partial factor. Anyway, it's far from done. I did learn a lot though and I'm keen to continue 'cause 'lectricity is fun!

Here's what I did accomplish:

• read two different books on 12 volt electronics
• drew several wiring diagrams
• ordered and bought a lot of electrical components from online and local sources
• completed the on/off switch to connect one of the house batteries to the chassis battery allowing charging of that battery by the alternator (photo below)
• did some carpentry to allow for separation of batteries from the charger and a mounting platform for the other 2 switches
• installed 3 out of 6 (or so) LED lights in the coach, replacing the old incandescent units and verified they are working
• created an electrical requirement worksheet

Switch #3: connects house battery to chassis battery via on/off switch

What remains:

• more LED lights
• bring in the other house battery
• mount the charger and the 2 switches 
• wire them up properly
• remove old fuse box and replace with the new fuse system
• mount negative buss bar and wire it
• stretch new thicker wire from the battery bank under the coach and up to the new fuse box
• cut out and mount the USB socket panel, connect to fuse box
• remove the old refrigerator  and a new 12 volt model adding 12V and 120V service
• extend 120V line to the new charger (next to fridge)

Down the road:

• solar!

So, that's it! It was fun and instructional, but time to move on to the next project.