Battery & wiring

I have also learned that the renogy alligator connectors already have a fuse!

I might like to use the zamp connector so I dobn't have to keep opening the batteries. I think I need this:https://www.amazon.com/SolarEnz-Adaptor-14AWG-Connection-MC4-SAE/dp/B07GL9X3B5/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=sae+adapter&qid=1600964226&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFHQVdVNUw1TjJGOVEmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAzOTI5OTAxWDc1NzFVVldEVkgyJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA1NjIyMzVXWkxJT1E5N0szUEsmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

I guess I would have to still figure out how to connect those two loose wires to the batteries though. Can I just leave them connected?

If anyone sees any mistakes in my thinking I'd appreciate a heads-up.

YAY!!!!

So I did solve one mystery.  There is a red wire (that was not in the photo) that goes from the "other" battery to the disconnect switch and then into the camper.

I'm increasingly thinking that those are the zamp wires. So my priority is to figure out about adding a fuse.  I'll check youtube.

Thaks for the detail; this is very helpful.  I'll get back out there later today.

What I don't see is the positive connector from the batteries to the pod. That should be connected to one of the two positive battery posts (preferably to the battery on the left that the negative lead is NOT connected to, it balances the batteries better if you do that). It could be the red wire you're holding but if that's not  ever been connected then I'm puzzled how you have been getting battery power to your trailer dc circuits. 

I see your point! But I do have battery power in the camper. Maybe it's hidden in the picture. I'll check.

As GlueGuy says, I also have two extra wires on my trailer (smaller gauge that the main battery cables) which go to the Zamp solar port. So we have a total of 4, your picture only shows 3 wires plus the two battery jumper wires. Is there another wire somewhere that's not showing up in the picture?

I'll check

Next, did you rotate the left battery around or is it always set in there on an angle like that? I notice that the right side case is bigger than that battery, I'd suggest getting the correct size for that and placing the batteries in there lengthwise so you can strap them down and everything is stable. Those plastic cases aren't expensive.

No, this is how they came to me. I like this idea.

Finally, if you connect the suitcase solar kit directly to the battery, is there a fuse at the battery + terminal for that? If not, you should add one for safety. And be very careful working with wrenches and loose wires around batteries. If you've never seen what happens when you short a battery post to post or positive to frame ground you don't want to. You can get a heavy wire or tool red hot in a fraction of a second or even blow the side of a battery case off spraying acid everywhere due to internal heating.  Its best to tape up your wrench(es) so you don't accidentally touch them between posts and also disconnect the negative terminal first when working on batteries. 

I do always disconnect negative first and am very careful around anything electrical (dad was an electrician).  Honestly if I can find someone to look at this and straighten it our for me I'm inclined to go with (paid) expertise. I think adding a fuse might be beyond my skills at this point.  :)

And again thanks to all of you.

I'm open to instruction on how I should be connecting the renogy panels. I have put them on one of the batteries matching positive and negative