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Reply #30 - Jul 25^th, 2010 at 6:27pm

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Robbo wrote on Jul 24^th, 2010 at 10:50pm:

Got some in-dash large digit displays coming

Hoiw about a link Robbo??

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Reply #31 - Jul 25^th, 2010 at 7:43pm

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Try this link Skip. How many do you want? I might have one or two spare.
I sent them a message about combining postage, they don't combine multiple items but they dropped them to just over 6USD @. Not a bad price looking at whats around and I just wanted something simple.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/3-1-2-Green-LCD-Digital-panel-Volt-Meter-7-5-20V-/1804834...

PS Thanks for the offer Pod but it took me a couple of days to do mine....feeding and watering me for that long you'd save money getting it done professionally. Grin

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Reply #32 - Jul 26^th, 2010 at 3:40pm

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Robbo ,

do these digital meters need to be powered or are they just connected to the +ve and -ve post of the battery

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Reply #33 - Jul 26^th, 2010 at 6:55pm

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rat3het wrote on Jul 26^th, 2010 at 3:40pm:

Robbo ,

do these digital meters need to be powered or are they just connected to the +ve and -ve post of the battery

Just the two wires to your straight to your battery as a power supply.
Says they are low power consumption. A little display like this shouldn't draw much.

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Reply #34 - Jul 27^th, 2010 at 8:42pm

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how far or how long do you intend to travel with the fridge?

When I use 3 way I just precool on 240 volts for 24 hours and stuff is cold before it goes in.

Have traveled up to 10 hours and had no dramas. Connect to gas and all is good.

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Reply #35 - Jul 28^th, 2010 at 12:36pm

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Steven probably worried about nothing, only 4-5 hrs trip

Don't waste a day, not while your breathing.

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Reply #36 - Aug 3^rd, 2010 at 4:02pm

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rat3het wrote on Jul 26^th, 2010 at 3:40pm:

Robbo ,

do these digital meters need to be powered or are they just connected to the +ve and -ve post of the battery

Fitted mine today Rod.
As I said to you the lead is very short, only about 50-60mm but I was lucky to be able to mount it close to my solar regulator.
Being a panel-mount, instead of cutting a hole I used a narrow switch mounting block and a blanking cover and cut that instead of my tray and liner.

Not sure where you are putting yours but hope this helps.

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Reply #37 - Aug 4^th, 2010 at 3:51pm

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Looks the way to go

let you know how I go , when I get it

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Reply #38 - Aug 5^th, 2010 at 8:44pm

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I bought one these simple meters other day

12v-24v Voltmeter with DC Plug and LED indicators RBA3
Digital voltage display, plugs directly into vehicle DC socket, functions between 5v and 30v,

Suitable for 12v and 24v vehicles,

LED indicators provide easy guide to battery condition,

Automatic 12v/24v circuit selection

http://smokeydk.blogspot.com.au/

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Reply #39 - Oct 13^th, 2014 at 3:49am

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Robbo wrote on Jul 24^th, 2010 at 1:41pm:

Have finished the dual battery set up on my Triton (with a bit of mucking around). See what you reckon.

All controlled by a smart start relay under the bonnet. Cuts in at 13.7v and cuts out at 12.8v.

I think they can be fitted under the bonnet by relocating a lot of stuff, but I went for what I thought was the easy way out and mounted on top of the tow bar in a purpose built battery holder. Battery is a 100Ahr Ritar AGM deep cycle (fridge only, not for cranking).

The smart start relay controls three other relays mounted in the rear as well. One 100amp for charging the second

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ecig lighter socket, one 30amp for the smart charger in the van to charge the house battery, and one 30amp for running the van fridge while travelling. A 20amp self resetting circuit breaker straight from the dual battery supplies the engel socket in the tray.
With spare tyre out.

The solar panel mounted neatly on the canopy racks with a little persuasion.

Tucked in the side of the tray are the solar charge controller, temp gauge, and engel socket.

...and all this, just to keep beer cold in the back of the ute 24/7!!

I also mentioned the temp gauge. I took a hint from Skip and was able to find a wireless remote temp gauge (cost only $30, pretty good I thought considering you pay $25 for a standard digital temp gauge) which gives a readout in the drivers cab to monitor fridge temp while travelling. The beauty of it is, the transmitter being wireless and in a detachable holder I can put it in the van when I want to monitor the fridge in there.

Robbo

Awesome you have shared entire socket details..I am really impressed with the way you have shared all the details with pics..

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