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    Posted: 07 Jan 2014 at 11:32am
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[QUOTE=fwunder]Sorry headcold. "Head Unit" is standard jargon for the stereo unit installed in cars (and RVs). The Jensen unit pictured came with my 178.

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It's called head unit because it frequently contacts human heads!

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Jan 2014 at 6:59am
 
TECH:
I thought of another reason you won't want to keep the voltmeter on all the time - the blue glow at night will fill the pod.  We cover the display on the tv/dvd player for that reason.
 
 
I found the blue glow a bit much and didn't like the Jensen unit using precious amp/hours (when dry camping), as I don't use it very often anyway.  So, I found the power lead to the unit and installed a simple toggle switch inside of the cabinet next to the Jensen.  I just turn the unit on when I want to watch a DVD.
 
The volt meter looks GREAT!  No doubt it will serve you well.
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Sorry headcold. "Head Unit" is standard jargon for the stereo unit installed in cars (and RVs). The Jensen unit pictured came with my 178.

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Oh, you're referring to your stereo unit. This must be a mod.
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Pardon my complete ignorance, what and where is the "Jensen head unit"?    Embarrassed
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Fred,

Looks great and ought to work great. Glad we were able to help.

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OK, here's the install. Took hot to empty position on fuse block w/5 amp fuse. Took ground to 12v. grounding block on floor behind WFCO. Took a few hours to warm up the Pod today and still wore two pair of socks! :)

I'll check it with a reliable meter, when I have access to one.

Thanks for all the input guys! You people are great!

-fred

p.s. Yes, that measurement is while plugged it.
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I just want to jump in with a comment on letting the battery rest (no charging or discharging for at least 3 hours) for other readers.  Usually it is impossible to truly let it rest since the LP detector and the fridge's control board will still be running.  So even if those are the only things that have been running all night while boondocking and you check the voltage first thing in the morning before you turn on a light, the voltage you read will be slightly lower than the true resting voltage.
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Thanks Charlie!

The battery I'm using for reference is a SLA 12v. 18ah in the enclosure shown below with the first meter I bought. I've replaced the battery and usually keep it on a Battery Tender. I'm pretty sure the resting voltage (not much of a rest) is around 13.2v. I could be wrong.

Funny you mention sleeping well, because I have used that rig to power my CPAP machine for a night when we've lost power @ home and didn't have the generator running. Thus, part of the reason I'm sensitive to battery storage. Probably over-sensitive.

Thanks for your comments!

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