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johnmaci
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Topic: ZAMP wiring Posted: 04 Jul 2015 at 7:39am |
For those newer PODS that come ZAMP ready, does anyone know how they are wired? I just purchased the ZAMP Roof and Sidewall Port and would like to install it; Does it connect directly to the battery or to the wiring?
Thanks, JD
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Pooterpod
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Posted: 04 Jul 2015 at 8:46am |
There are two loose terminal leads ( red and white) that exit the wiring bundle at the front of the Pod so I guess the answer would be connect directly to the battery.
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johnmaci
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Posted: 04 Jul 2015 at 9:33am |
Thank you. I was hoping they would have connected somewhere in the wiring panel or wiring bundle as a more "proper" installation.
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Pooterpod
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Posted: 04 Jul 2015 at 6:07pm |
Originally posted by johnmaci
Thank you. I was hoping they would have connected somewhere in the wiring panel or wiring bundle as a more "proper" installation.
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I prefer right to the battery myself.( KISS) I have not followed the wires back from the battery, so it is possible they run into and out of the fuse panel, but I was under the impression from another thread that it was a direct connection.
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techntrek
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Posted: 04 Jul 2015 at 10:51pm |
From what I have heard there is no fuse, so I recommend adding a fuse at the battery connection.
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furpod
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Posted: 05 Jul 2015 at 8:42am |
Directly to the battery is the correct way to hook them up. Line loss is an actual issue, and the most direct connection is the most efficient. I mounted my connector right to one of the battery box lids.
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Pooterpod
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Posted: 05 Jul 2015 at 12:57pm |
Originally posted by furpod
Directly to the battery is the correct way to hook them up. Line loss is an actual issue, and the most direct connection is the most efficient.
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That must be why Forest River ran the wire from the battery to the farthest spot on the trailer on the factory install...LOL
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Marx
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Posted: 06 Jul 2015 at 8:22am |
Originally posted by furpod
Directly to the battery is the correct way to hook them up. Line loss is an actual issue, and the most direct connection is the most efficient. I mounted my connector right to one of the battery box lids.
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Great point and idea here for safety!
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furpod
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Posted: 06 Jul 2015 at 9:28am |
Originally posted by Pooterpod
Originally posted by furpod
Directly to the battery is the correct way to hook them up. Line loss is an actual issue, and the most direct connection is the most efficient.
| That must be why Forest River ran the wire from the battery to the farthest spot on the trailer on the factory install...LOL |
Why Forest River does some of the stuff they do can only be answered by Miss Cleo...
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Posted: 06 Jul 2015 at 11:59pm |
Iv'e traced them, it's two #10 wires (red and white) directly to the battery. The distance is not a problem as far as voltage using 10 gauge wire. It's possible that plugging and sparking up front with batteries gassing and propane and all may be part of the logic to place the plug all the way in the rear? Dunno...
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Cliff & Raelynn
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