I would appreciate any help people can give me on this....
We've recently taken ownership of a 2018 Isuzu MUX - so far I'm very happy with the purchase
We are going to get a 17.58-3 in July/August of this year. I now need some advise on wiring of the MUX in preparation of getting the van.
Question 1 - I've been told that the '18 model Mux has a Variable Voltage Alternator fitted making the installation of an in line VSR from the tugs battery to pins 9 & 10 of the flat 12-pin plug of limited use when looking to power the van's fridge and hoping not to flatten the tugs battery. I'm thinking of fitting some kind of Ignition switched relay instead of the VSR to help - can someone please advise on how and if they would do it this way?
Question 2 - With Variable Voltage Alternators are there any problems with powering the van's fridge from voltage drop when on the move (via 12 pin plug) . The fridge we are installing in the van is the Thetford N504 - I've been told Variable Voltage alternator's output can sometimes drop to as low as 12v. I imagine by the time it reaches the van's fridge it will be significantly below this. Has anyone had any problems associated with this? Is there a DC-DC type charger I can fit in-line that will boost the voltage to an acceptable level or should I just install the thickest cabling possible to pins 9 & 10 and hope for the best?
Question 3 - I'm looking to fit my Tekonsha Primus IQ into the MUX to work the van's electric brakes. Are there any issues with using the Tekonsha along side a Variable Voltage Alternator?
Question 4 - Has someone installed a brake controller into a MUX recently and if so where did they tap into the brake light to enable the controller? I have the tow pack fitted in the MUX with related towing loom.
thanks again for any advise
We've recently taken ownership of a 2018 Isuzu MUX - so far I'm very happy with the purchase
We are going to get a 17.58-3 in July/August of this year. I now need some advise on wiring of the MUX in preparation of getting the van.
Question 1 - I've been told that the '18 model Mux has a Variable Voltage Alternator fitted making the installation of an in line VSR from the tugs battery to pins 9 & 10 of the flat 12-pin plug of limited use when looking to power the van's fridge and hoping not to flatten the tugs battery. I'm thinking of fitting some kind of Ignition switched relay instead of the VSR to help - can someone please advise on how and if they would do it this way?
Question 2 - With Variable Voltage Alternators are there any problems with powering the van's fridge from voltage drop when on the move (via 12 pin plug) . The fridge we are installing in the van is the Thetford N504 - I've been told Variable Voltage alternator's output can sometimes drop to as low as 12v. I imagine by the time it reaches the van's fridge it will be significantly below this. Has anyone had any problems associated with this? Is there a DC-DC type charger I can fit in-line that will boost the voltage to an acceptable level or should I just install the thickest cabling possible to pins 9 & 10 and hope for the best?
Question 3 - I'm looking to fit my Tekonsha Primus IQ into the MUX to work the van's electric brakes. Are there any issues with using the Tekonsha along side a Variable Voltage Alternator?
Question 4 - Has someone installed a brake controller into a MUX recently and if so where did they tap into the brake light to enable the controller? I have the tow pack fitted in the MUX with related towing loom.
thanks again for any advise