Wiring for Series Battery Install
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Topic: Wiring for Series Battery Install
Posted By: SailorDude
Subject: Wiring for Series Battery Install
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2021 at 2:15am
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I'm converting my batteries to two 6 volt Interstate batteries from Costco. I have two questions. First one what size wire do I need to run between the positive post on on one 6 volt to - on the negative post on the other one when I hook them up in series? Second question. Can I just use the same wiring to supply the power to the rpod, or does it need to be modified to support 2-6 volts hooked in series? I'm assuming I can use the same wiring because both setups, the old and the new are the both 12 volts systems. ------------- SailorDude 2018 RP176 F-250 Superduty XL |
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Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2021 at 6:24am
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you could use any wire of the same size or larger than the ones leading to the trailer panel. Bigger is better to reduce voltage drops. I used a pre-made 2 gauge jumper on mine. How you will be enclosing the batteries in their box(es) will determine the jumper length you need. Yes, just use the same output wires but of course connect them one to each battery. ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2021 at 7:02am
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Agreed. You can find a jumper at any automotive parts stores that will be okay for use. Just be sure to get one long enough to fit if you are putting the batteries in separate cases. Offgrid is correct. The positive wire for the RPod connects to the positive on one battery. The jumper between the negative on that battery and the positive on the second battery and the negative to the RPod connects to the negative on the second battery. You can add a cut-off switch also on the positive side while you are at it if it does not already have one. That will help if you have to store the RPod for any length of time without available power or if you have to drop it off at the dealer for some work. My mods will show how I mounted mine in the lid of the case I was using at the time. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: Camp town usa
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2021 at 11:31am
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Hopeful you can gather some more insight for your dual 6V setup; http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14407&title=battery-disconnect-wires |
Posted By: Ricktoon
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2021 at 12:18pm
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Here is our 6-volt battery install  ------------- Rick and Ellen B 2019 Chevy Colorado 2021 Rpod 196 |
Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2021 at 6:55am
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If you connect the closer two battery terminals and run the output wires to the outer ones then the battery series jumper can be shorter. That’s how mine is, but you need to confirm the output wires will reach. ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2021 at 11:05am
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+1 to OG. ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: Ricktoon
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2021 at 11:22am
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I agree. This is how the dealer set it up. I think the shorter connector wire makes sense. ------------- Rick and Ellen B 2019 Chevy Colorado 2021 Rpod 196 |