FindingJoy
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Hello. I hope all are well!
I am converting my 2005 Lincoln Aviator into a mini-camper.
I figure I will state what I am thinking about doing in hopes that YOU will help me figure out how to do it or something far better
First off; it is just me and "me" doesn't need too terribly much. considering that factor, I am thinking that the 3 12v sockets that are already in my vehicle will suffice....for right now, anyway. I only need (and not all at one time) to charge phone, have 1 or 2 LED lights for a few hours a night, a very small electric cooler, a fan (all night), and, maybe, charge up my laptop or run a twin size electric blanket for about half an hour, if absolutely necessary. So, I am under the impression that I will be more than capable of this by charging 1 or 2 batteries providing around 60-75 AH (in total). PLEASE, let me know if my calculations are wrong! I may opt for solar supplementation, at a later time.
So, I have 3 12v sockets (one in dash, one in mid-console, at one at the rear) already in my vehicle . I figured that these locations give me nice options with the wiring already in place. However, I do not want to run any of these plugs off of my vehicle battery. This brings me to my desired plan of action and request for insight and help.
I would like to set up a dual battery system, with a continuous duty solenoid, enabling a battery to battery charge. From what I have learned, this is easy enough to do. Once I have that set up, though, I would like to be able to have all 3 of the 12v sockets (which are now wired into my vehicle's system) wired up to the house battery, instead. Would be really nice to find out that they all wire into one hub or harness (instead of being wired separately) and that it is just a matter of one disconnect and reconnect. However, I am not finding much info in the way of re-wiring for 12v sockets already in place and, typically, Murphy's Law dictates that it won't be that simple!
ANY and ALL constructive input is greatly appreciated!
I am converting my 2005 Lincoln Aviator into a mini-camper.
I figure I will state what I am thinking about doing in hopes that YOU will help me figure out how to do it or something far better
First off; it is just me and "me" doesn't need too terribly much. considering that factor, I am thinking that the 3 12v sockets that are already in my vehicle will suffice....for right now, anyway. I only need (and not all at one time) to charge phone, have 1 or 2 LED lights for a few hours a night, a very small electric cooler, a fan (all night), and, maybe, charge up my laptop or run a twin size electric blanket for about half an hour, if absolutely necessary. So, I am under the impression that I will be more than capable of this by charging 1 or 2 batteries providing around 60-75 AH (in total). PLEASE, let me know if my calculations are wrong! I may opt for solar supplementation, at a later time.
So, I have 3 12v sockets (one in dash, one in mid-console, at one at the rear) already in my vehicle . I figured that these locations give me nice options with the wiring already in place. However, I do not want to run any of these plugs off of my vehicle battery. This brings me to my desired plan of action and request for insight and help.
I would like to set up a dual battery system, with a continuous duty solenoid, enabling a battery to battery charge. From what I have learned, this is easy enough to do. Once I have that set up, though, I would like to be able to have all 3 of the 12v sockets (which are now wired into my vehicle's system) wired up to the house battery, instead. Would be really nice to find out that they all wire into one hub or harness (instead of being wired separately) and that it is just a matter of one disconnect and reconnect. However, I am not finding much info in the way of re-wiring for 12v sockets already in place and, typically, Murphy's Law dictates that it won't be that simple!
ANY and ALL constructive input is greatly appreciated!