Expert Answers about 12V Power Accessories

• Difference Between Standard and Smart Arm Solera 12V Power RV Awning Conversion Kit
• Good question, and the difference between the standard Solera 12V Power RV Awning Conversion Kit # LC434724 (White) or # LC434723 (Black) and the Solera Smart Arm 12V Power RV Awning Conversion Kit # LC759405 (White) or # LC759517 (Black) is the latter's touchpad (pictured). This touchpad allows you to control the awning along with the included switch, and it also allows you to use additional accessories, the Solera Smart Arm Wind Sensor Kit # LC715123, Solera Smart Arm Infrared Security...
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• Difference Between the PD9260C and PD9260CV Power Converters
• The Progressive Dynamics Inteli-Power RV Converter and Smart Battery Charger - 12V - 60 Amps Item # PD9260C and PD9260CV are the same exact power converters. The "V" just means it was packaged for retail with a Converter Status Remote Pendant. The Pendant is designed to plug into the standard accessory port on all models of the Inteli-Power 9200 Series Converters. The Converter Status Remote Pendant shows the charger/converter operating mode and allows for manual mode selection. I've...
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• Power Wiring Differences between Jensen RV Stereo 910 and JWM60A RV Stereo
• So the 12 volt ignition power wire is what the radio uses to tell it that the vehicle is on and to turn on the radio or "wake up" this can be wired to say power source that powers the radio if you like. So on the new stereo the names of these circuits are slightly different but basically you'd run the dc switched circuit and the power input dc 10 amp circuits together and to same wires that your old stereo ran to that were together. The third wire that says amp remote would be if you...
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• Comparing Hopkins 12V Socket With Hopkins 12V Socket With Utility Light
• Both of the 12V power sockets From Hopkins Manufacturing are great. They both come with 17 feet of wire and fuse included for installation. The only real difference between the Hopkins 12-Volt Socket with Utility Light with Power Wire and Fuse Assembly # HM55125 and the Hopkins 12-Volt Power Socket with Power Wire and Fuse Assembly # HM55115 is the utility light with on off switch. This is a really nice feature allowing you to see better utilizing the power that is already run to the...
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• What is the Benefit of Using Two 6V Batteries and One 12V Battery
• The benefit of using 2 batteries rated for 6V along with 1 battery rated for 12V is that you are using less space (and less weight per battery when moving them) to get the same amount of power and amp hours that you would get if you were to use 3 batteries rated for 12V. The typical amp/hour rating for a 6V battery is 200. When you connect these in series so that they are compatible with the 12V battery (and your trailer electrical needs) that means you have 2 batteries connected for...
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• Which Solera 12V Power RV Awning Conversion Kit for Carefree Awning
• If your awning is a carefree brand, select the Solera 12V Power RV Awning Conversion Kit, # LC434724. The Solera Manual Pull Style to Power Awning Conversion Kit, # LC329250 is to upgrade a Solera manual spring tension RV awning to a powered awning while the Solera 12V Power RV Awning Conversion Kit, # LC434724 does the same but it is designed to replace existing support arms on a Dometic, Carefree, or a Solera awning.
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• What Is The Difference Between The Ignik Backside Heated Seat Pad GN27FR & GN34FR?
• The only difference between the Ignik Backside Heated Seat Pad with 12V Car Adapter # GN27FR and the Ignik Backside Heated Seat Pad # GN34FR is that # GN27FR also includes the 12V Car Adapter for Ignik Heated Accessories - 6' Long # GN87FR.
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• Comparing Various LED Lights for Use with a Powered Wheelchair
• The Great White LED Utility Light, part # PE63FV, that you referenced is a 16-diode LED light that is compatible with 12V and 24V outputs and has a 2-wire pigtail. The Light Guide LED Backup Light for Truck/Trailer, part # BUL602CB, is a 12-diode LED light that has a PL-2 connection type. The Optronics LED Trailer Utility Light, part # BUL78C3MB, is a 10-diode LED light that is compatible with 12V systems and accepts industry standard 2-prong or 3-prong plugs. The other Optronics...
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• Are the Solera Smart Arm 12V Power RV Awning - Programmable Available in Different Colors
• Yes the Awnings are available in different colors. The Solera Smart Arm 12V Power RV Awning - Black Fade part # LC517486 has black arms and the awning itself fades from white at the very end to black closer to the camper. When fully retracted it looks all black. The Solera Smart Arm 12V Power RV Awning -White Fade part # LC405492 has white arms and the awning fades from black at the very outside edge to white closer to the camper. When it is closed it looks all white. Something to...
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• Comparing RedArc BCDC Charger to Standard 7-Way 12V Battery Charge
• On a typical 7-way, the 12V power coming from that connection will give you a maintenance charge to your trailer battery of 2-4 amps. This is the additional amperage coming from your alternator that is not being used by your vehicle at the time. This normally will only allow your battery to charge to about 80 percent as well. When you use a charger like the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-BCDC1225D that power supply will be amplified to 25 amps and will provide you with...
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• Power Consumption and Efficiency Rating for the Go Power Industrial Sine Wave Inverter
• I spoke with Go Power to confirm these specs for you. For the Industrial Pure Sine Wave Inverter, part # 34282690, the no-load power consumption is 0.5 amps. The efficiency rating at 12V is 89%. I've linked to the video review of this inverter for you to look at.
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• Is The Curt 55027 Still Available And Is There An Alternate Wiring Harness That Will Work?
• The Curt 55027 has not been available for quite some time. The last one we sold was in 2015. I see that you were searching for parts for a 2012 Jeep Liberty. I can offer you the Curt wiring harness # C56334. This is extremely similar to the 55027 you mentioned. The main difference is that the new harness requires you to run a hot lead to the battery, while the 55027 did not. It looks like all of the wiring harnesses I have for the 2102 Liberty will require you to run a hot lead for 12v....
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• Progress Dynamics Battery Charger/Converter Battery Charging Capabilities
• The Progressive Dynamics Inteli-Power RV Converter and Battery Charger - Lithium - 12V - 30 Amps Item # PD9130LV will charge 30amps per hour so it would take a little over three hours to charge your 100ahr battery. The Progressive Dynamics Inteli-Power RV Converter and Battery Charger - Lithium - 12V - 60 Amps Item # PD9160ALV will charge 60amps per hour so it would take a little over and hour and a half to charge your 100ahr battery. So the # PD9160ALV will charge twice as fast as...
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• Comparing NOCI Genius Battery Charger to the CTEK Multi Charger
• The NOCO Genius UltraSafe Battery Charger with JumpCharge Engine Start - AC to DC - 12V/16V/24V - 26 Amp # 329-G26000 will charge your 225 ah bank a little faster than the CTEK MULTI US 25000 High-Capacity 12-Volt Battery Charger with Pulse Maintenance and Backup Power # CTEK56674. The max charging amperage of the NOCO charger will be slightly higher than the CTEK and the estimated charge time is about 2 hours faster for your application. There is also a 5 year warranty compared to the...
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• Recommendation for a Trailer Hitch to Fit a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 6-1/2 Ft. Bed
• Both of the Curt hitches that you listed are confirmed to fit your 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. The difference between the two can been seen in these hitches' features. The Curt Class V Hitch # C15302 that uses the 2 inch receiver opening, is the hitch that I recommend. The 2 inch opening is the more common size for use of a hitch accessory. If you wan to use the hitch for this application, then you will have a wider selection of accessories that will fit this hitch/. This hitch...
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• Comparing the MaxxFan 00-04500K and Fan-Tastic 803350
• The MaxxFan Plus Roof Vent w/ 12V Fan part # MA00-04500K and the Fan-Tastic Vent Roof Vent w/ 12V Fan part # FV803350 are pretty much two different companies take on the same vent fan. They both have a powered lift dome, can be thermostatically controlled, and have a rain sensor. However they do have some key differences which I will point out for you below. You can then use these to see which vent fan would be a better fit for you. MaxxFan MA00-04500K Pros: - Dual Lifting Arms - 10...
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• What is the Amp Hour Rating of the Everchill Refrigerator 324-000119
• The Everchill RV Refrigerator w/ Freezer - 10 Cu Ft - 12V - Stainless Steel # 324-000119 uses 11 amp hours of energy, so over a 12 hour period it would consume 132 amps of battery power. I've linked a short review video of this fridge to check out as well.
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• Difference Between RV and Residential Ceiling Fans
• The main differences you'll find between your usual residential fan and a fan intended for use in an RV like the # 277-000086 RV Ceiling Fan from AirForce is that many RV ceiling fans run on 12V DC (although this fan runs on 120V AC power). Another big difference is that most RV ceiling fans are the hugger style, with the motor sitting right up against the ceiling. This is due to the low ceiling height usually found in RV's.
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• Difference Between MaxxAir Mini Deluxe Roof Vents # MA00-03851 and # MA00-03801
• The MaxxAir Mini Deluxe Trailer Roof Vent w/ 12V Fan - Black # MA00-03851 and the MaxxAir Mini Deluxe - White # MA00-03801 that you referenced are indeed identical units except for their lid color. Both are 12V DC powered exhaust fans with 1 speed option and feature an integrated rain shield to prevent water from entering the RV or trailer. Any difference in price between the two options is simply related to manufacturer pricing and supply and demand. I have attached a video demonstration...
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• Comparing the Blue Ox Patriot and the Brake Buddy Select 3 for the 2018 GMC Canyon
• This is a common question for those looking for a flat tow arrangement. The Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3, # HM39524, are similar in their setup and functionality as each system is a portable proportional braking system that is compact and easy to install. In regards to functionality, we've seen some reports of the Patriot being a little bit slower in the response to the braking on their RV but I've not heard any feedback to issues with the remote display functionality....
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