Battery Charging

[ROnEM]

Thanks Ro. Changing all of this is a job for me in the not too distant future. I will probably make your design the base of what I do if you don't mind.

Brad - please feel free to copy any part of it! Would be interested to know how it could also be improved.

 

[Brad]

This one may still be a few months away. So will let you know when I get going on it. Thanks again

 

[Burnsy]

Burnsy - It was as Jayco asked for the plugs to be wired. As they do not use/have a reversing light on their vans, they take the liberty to use it. Not sure what they do now.

I am inclined to change it to another pin just in case I end up putting something on the Tug that does have reversing lights.

Thanks, I just assumed the brake away battery could only be charged from mains.....maybe I should read up on it

 

[boots33]

Thanks, I just assumed the brake away battery could only be charged from mains.....maybe I should read up on it

Hey Burnsy

The requirements for breakaway systems varies from state to state. I think many states still just use the VSB-01 spec and largely leave it up to you as to how you achieve it. NSW does appear to be more stringent than some. From what i have read it seems to have been largely driven by RV Electronics. In their submission to the ADR it is clear they would like to see it adopted Australia wide. In a stroke of luck they also market a product that complies with the standard.

 

[Burnsy]

Hey Burnsy

The requirements for breakaway systems varies from state to state. I think many states still just use the VSB-01 spec and largely leave it up to you as to how you achieve it. NSW does appear to be more stringent than some. From what i have read it seems to have been largely driven by RV Electronics. In their submission to the ADR it is clear they would like to see it adopted Australia wide. In a stroke of luck they also market a product that complies with the standard.

Thanks boots.