Hi guys,
My mind is about to explode with the amount I have read about 12v setups for the Camper and Tug. Just need to confirm I am on the right track.
We have a 1985 Jayco Dove - It has no 12v set-up on it except for 2 lights and the 12v feed via the trailer plug to the fridge while driving (not sure it even works yet). Tug is a 120 Prado TD, with only a starter battery, no extra 12v gear. We plan to do a lot of free camping away from 240v. 3-4 days at a time. Our first trip is less than a week away. Last min I know.
From what I have read I have determined the following:
Prado
- has a “Smart Alternator” so will require some fancy wiring for the second battery in the Camper.
- Anderson Plug on the Towbar with Twin 6B&S to the Starter Battery (Need some fancy wiring for Smart Alt?????)
Dove Camper
- Front of Camper Anderson with Twin 6B&S to AGM Battery.
- I should buy a DC/DC charger for Solar and 12v. Probably will go with a CTEK D250S. Add Solar later when we can afford some panels.
- Need about a 105-120AH AGM Battery (Mounted under Lounge next to Fridge)
- Wire the Fridge 12v feed to the Camper AGM Battery and not the Trailer Plug
- Wire the Lights, Water Pump to the Camper Battery too.
- CTEK MXS 7.0 For Charging while 240v available (Caravan Park or Home). Will the MXS 5.0 do the job?
Appreciate any help.![](https://www.pradopoint.com.au/core/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
Cheers.
My mind is about to explode with the amount I have read about 12v setups for the Camper and Tug. Just need to confirm I am on the right track.
We have a 1985 Jayco Dove - It has no 12v set-up on it except for 2 lights and the 12v feed via the trailer plug to the fridge while driving (not sure it even works yet). Tug is a 120 Prado TD, with only a starter battery, no extra 12v gear. We plan to do a lot of free camping away from 240v. 3-4 days at a time. Our first trip is less than a week away. Last min I know.
From what I have read I have determined the following:
Prado
- has a “Smart Alternator” so will require some fancy wiring for the second battery in the Camper.
- Anderson Plug on the Towbar with Twin 6B&S to the Starter Battery (Need some fancy wiring for Smart Alt?????)
Dove Camper
- Front of Camper Anderson with Twin 6B&S to AGM Battery.
- I should buy a DC/DC charger for Solar and 12v. Probably will go with a CTEK D250S. Add Solar later when we can afford some panels.
- Need about a 105-120AH AGM Battery (Mounted under Lounge next to Fridge)
- Wire the Fridge 12v feed to the Camper AGM Battery and not the Trailer Plug
- Wire the Lights, Water Pump to the Camper Battery too.
- CTEK MXS 7.0 For Charging while 240v available (Caravan Park or Home). Will the MXS 5.0 do the job?
Appreciate any help.
![](https://www.pradopoint.com.au/core/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
Cheers.
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