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The Red Dot aircon system uses the dash fan circuit to activate the relay to operate it. That would be an easily accessible place to find switched 24V to activate a relay for larger 24V loads, or you could probably wire in a USB outlet that accepts 24V input to it as that would be minimal draw.
In this application only B and E are used. They are the two bigger pins.
I don't remember which is positive and which is negative, but it would only take a minute or two at most with a multimeter to figure it out.
Is it possible? Well, anything is possible if you throw enough time and money at it.
If it efficient? Nope.
You could theoretically run the slave port to an inverter.
You would need to have a very big inverter, and one designed to operate 120/240 split
By the time you buy the inverter and...
Tried looking at it with NODs. Didn't really see anything. Was told by someone the light is an LED that is the wrong frequency to show up with goggles, but not sure if that is true.
Run as many circuits as you need or want; it really depends on what you want to plug in and how much power it draws to figure out what is ideal for your situation.
Once you figure it out, add one or two more just for future expansion if necessary; it's easier to set up for extra now than try to...
Short answer is it isn't cost effective to try to utilize all the available power from a 400 amp alternator. Even trying to fully use the output of a 200 amp is challenging when you consider just how much power it really is.
Longer answer, not complete but should give a basic idea
(side...
if it is controlled by a switched power source off of an ignition hot wire, then in theory it should NOT be drawing power with the ignition off.
I'd either start looking for the draw, or maybe install a battery disconnect when it's going to sit for longer periods of time.
I'm also commonly towing trailers with my truck, so the RV + also covers hauling the trailer, where a normal policy won't. (at least to my understanding)
I consider it cheap insurance, though reality is unless I'm in another state I have an Aunt/Uncle with a hay business and lots of...
only reason for the difference is that some HMMWVs are only rated for 3400 lbs towing, and some are rated for 4200 lbs. Trailers are 100% identical other than the data plate.
My batteries drain down due to my dash cam. Takes about a week when just sitting there (group 24 AGM batteries, so about 2/3 the capacity of the 6Tagm)
NOCO Gen5X2 (or the Gen 2X2, or 10X2) are designed for marine application charging/maintaining on board multi battery charging.
Designed to...
If you can't find something local, I have nothing but good things to say about Feltz tire, as do many others
https://feltztire.com/product-category/tires/military-tires/37x12-50r16-5lt/?srsltid=AfmBOop1q-dea95H-EwGt18BQwrSt4q0C2ov8S4dDYSSG8-BwYWmiJT2
AAA RV + 100 miles towing.
Basic sockets and wrenches, pliers, jack, spare tire, tow bar, tow straps, winch.
All I need is to get it to a paved road, and then call AAA to get it home.
Below is the link in the TM section. The parts manuals are the 97 version, the repair manual is the 2009 version.
https://steelsoldiers.com/threads/hmmwv-m1113-m1114-m1151-m1152-m1165-m1167-tms.222128/
https://www.steelsoldiers.com/upload/M1114/TM-9-2320-387-24P.pdf
it's divided by serial number. Pre 196900 uses shorter belt, after 196900 serial number uses longer belt.
Easiest visual cues are the remote power steering reservoir on top of the engine, and an idler pulley between the alternator and power steering pump. Remote reservoir and extra idler are...
Only problem with using power tools to drive the rod is you sometimes try to just pound the rod after you should have stopped.
I remember hearing one electrician talking about how he had finally gotten the rod driven almost all the way into the ground, squatting down to drive it that last little...
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