Caravan Split Charge Relay Wiring Diagram

Straightforward to fit the smart split charge relay provides power to the caravan s 12 volt supply battery charging and refrigerator via a towbar s 12s or 13 pin socket socket not included.

Caravan split charge relay wiring diagram.

Most kits will also come with the instructions so you should already have a ruff idea on what needs to be done. Welcome to raptor s garage. A typical campervan split charging system has a device that connects the battery used to start the engine to the leisure battery when the engine is running. Fit the 2 fuses in the fuse holders.

A super simple wiring diagram on how a split charge device directs power towards the leisure battery one it has been engaged. I am updating the caravan wiring as per your diagram above. This is how you can install your split charge relay. Recommended over the old fashioned split charge relay on modern vehicles as this self switching unit requires no connection to the vehicle alternator.

I would like to charge the caravan battery while driving using this relay. With the screws provided attach fuse box 1 and fuse box 2 as close to the main starter. I am wiring up the 12s towing electrics for my caravan year 2000 using the smartcom heavy duty relay 020867. One should go in between the lead that goes from the starter battery to the split charge relay and one between the split charge.

The relay outputs being for fridge 12v permanent live for internal 12v equipment or to charge caravan battery via relay in the caravan. Is there any point in leaving the split charge relay there as this circuit will only be powering the fridge. Basic wiring diagram for voltage sense system 2 1 3. In some cases a split charge relay might be needed in order for the power to switch divide from charging a leisure battery and the car battery.

In this episode paul and chris connect up the new auxiliary battery fitted to the l200 to the main battery using a split charge. The split charge relay switch will on and allow currant to flow through to the leisure battery when the voltage rises above 13 2volts.