My camper has a 200W solar panel and is "Prepped" for an inverter. It has an 120V AC line that you cut and connect to the AC In and Out connectors on the inverter. How are the cables from the battery or batteries run to the inverter? Try not to "assume", however do the cables run from the batteries through a properly sized breaker to the 12V DC in on the inverter?
@Cpmobile17 сағат бұрын
Yes, that’s correct. The 12v wires to the battery should be appropriately sized, and run through and fuse or circuit breaker that meets the specs for the inverter.
@patricklyons768323 күн бұрын
You don't show an earthing cable from inverter, which is sad to see.
@williampost374327 күн бұрын
Could you link the power distribution panel and the converter as well?
@MedicJ.DАй бұрын
Excellent vid
@iwinnimiАй бұрын
So i need different lights if i want to remove the battery and the converter.
@iwinnimiАй бұрын
Or just move the wire to the microwave circuit. (Only 900w out of the 1500w it's given)
@nielsdaemenАй бұрын
You just need a way more efficient electric fridge
@CpmobileАй бұрын
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@AD-xr4bv7 күн бұрын
My only question is since this is a 30 amp service, I see you have the 30 amp main breaker but then there are 2- 20’s and a split breaker that’s tough to see…this all adds up to more than 30 amp. Does that mean you can only have certain breakers on at certain times so they don’t trip or am I not understanding how the system works? Thank you
@Cpmobile7 күн бұрын
All breakers are on at the same time, the breakers are to control the upper limit of power usage. So a 15 amp breaker may only have 1 amp flowing through it depending on what power is being used. It’s possible the total current from all the smaller circuits could exceed the 30 amp limit without exceeding any individual circuit breaker limits. That’s why the main breaker exists. So overall you just monitor total power useage at any given time. Same scenario is possible in a house, too many devices on at one time could trip the main breaker.
@AD-xr4bv7 күн бұрын
@@Cpmobile Ok thank you. I’m trying to determine whether to go with a 30 or 50 amp service on my race trailer which has small living quarters. I’ll have 8 total 110 receptacles, 1 for a plug in AC unit, 1 for a small air compressor, 1 for a car battery charger and 1 for the converter/charger…the rest are just misc. DC power will be water pump, shower fan, car winch and low voltage LED exterior/interior lights. The trailer will be plugged into a portable generator all the time. Based on what you’re saying I think a 30 amp service would be sufficient because not all of these things will be on or used at the same time.
@airman6822Ай бұрын
Really like the video! New RV owner. I was wondering if I can shut the converter off so just the AC outlets are powered. I have a solar charger and dont want to suck juice for battery charging from my power station.
@CpmobileАй бұрын
Yes, no problem with doing that. You can turn the circuit breaker off for the converter. Sometimes the converter will be in the same circuit as some outlets so that’s the only potential drawback.
@AD-xr4bvАй бұрын
Great video! That just answered several questions I had. 👍
@ZellDTCАй бұрын
Perfect diagram
@chrischapman276Ай бұрын
Travis Like discussed with you elsewhere I've got the 1200 (or) 1500 watt inverter on my Jayco. One thing that I have happen, when incoming power is lost, the "fraction of a second" from incoming to inverter power kills the internet box for just enough time it has to go through the "reboot" thing for it's 5ish minutes and is a pain in the ash. Maybe it's just me and my lack of patience but the reason of this reply here is to ask..... Is there a way to make the transfer time short enough / instant like going opposite (Inverter to incoming power) time so it doesn't have to reboot the internet system? Thank you once again sir. Great videos on here!
@CpmobileАй бұрын
Hello, it depends on the inverter. Some higher end inverters have a “ups” setting for “uninterruptible power supply” when transferring. You check the manual for your specific inverter and see if it has that function.
@chrischapman276Ай бұрын
@@Cpmobile Great and thank you. I"ll look further into this. I appreciate you sir.
@chrischapman276Ай бұрын
Hoping you pay attention to/see the comments on your videos as I'd like to pick your brain.... I've got an 800W solar with the 1200W inverter under my Jayco NorthPoint 377RLBH 5th wheel. At this time the inverter supplies power to only a few recepts in the coach. Two TVs, bedroom and living room and one next to the master bedroom bed. I want to add the inverter 120 to one more plug on the rig but my ignorance keeps me from performing the task at hand. How is the inverter supplying each of the circuits now? Or better, how to I add the output of the inverter to another breaker in the distribution panel? How is it fed, sort of thing? I am a career motor control/specialty Sparky with absolutely no experience in the solar field, the only part of "Sparkyisms" I hadn't put my screwdriver on.... Any help would be awesome!
@CpmobileАй бұрын
Hi, it sounds like your Jayco has a single breaker installation, I have a video covering that: How RV Inverters Should Be Installed: Single Breaker Power Flow Xantrex X2000 Inverter kzread.info/dash/bejne/paGB0Mx9ZterlNI.html You could either tie the circuits together at the output of the circuit breakers, or switch to a whole house type inverter like in this video.
@chrischapman276Ай бұрын
Awesome and thank you@@Cpmobile! I'll check that out! Totally appreciated!
@reddbeard20302 ай бұрын
What guage wire do you use for 120v 30 amp service?
@Cpmobile2 ай бұрын
10 gauge is standard
@scotth57562 ай бұрын
This is a very good video. I was hoping for more
@c.l.mcintosh6242 ай бұрын
Very good most helpful thank you.
@Morningdovecamp2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!! Excellent explanation 👍👍
@dblackkw2 ай бұрын
Hi Travis. Thank you for this video. In my 1994 Odessa RV I only have 12 volt appliances when either the key is in the on position or we are hooked to shore power. Any idea why I don't have 12 volt service when the coach is off and not hooked up to shore power? I believe it should and it does not.
@Cpmobile2 ай бұрын
Hello, it sounds like we aren’t getting any power from the house battery, so I would verify the house battery is in good condition and charged, as well as making sure the connection between the house battery and power distribution panel is good. Look for any blown fuses or tripped 12v circuit breakers.
@pom57162 ай бұрын
Might be a dumb question but; is it OK to use the 12v circuit from the battery whilst charging? Otherwise amazing video series, this has ben tremendously insightful!
@Cpmobile2 ай бұрын
Yes, it’s ok to use as normal while charging 👍
@NAVY_NFO2 ай бұрын
OUTSTANDING VIDEO! Thank you very much for making this video. I was struggling to understand the RV wiring "wizardry", but you cleared it up in a very professional manner.
@skuffpup41713 ай бұрын
Thank you! I've been trying to figure out the install of that for correctly getting my system in.
@curtvandeen84253 ай бұрын
Great video and I learned a lot. However, I am a nit confused on exactly what happens in the control panel. In my case, I only need the frig breaker to run thru the invertor. Do I disconnect those wires from the control panel and run them into the invertor. This would leave that particular breaker in active.-correct? Curt
@Cpmobile3 ай бұрын
In this setup, power would flow from the breaker to the inverter, then to the fridge. So when plugged in to shore power the breaker in the control panel is active. When on inverter the breaker on the inverter would still be active but not the breaker in the control panel.
@chuckorcharles3 ай бұрын
thank you for the precise explanation. the power x box that is connected in line between the breaker box and the shore power what is the function of that?
@Cpmobile3 ай бұрын
It is a transfer switch, for when you have multiple ac inputs such as shore power and generator. To make sure only one source of ac power is connected.
@ridefitnation3 ай бұрын
amazing video
@applesbighatranch69064 ай бұрын
We'd like to see or have you link us to anything showing what the differences are between grounding and bonding. Thanks.
@TheInfinityTravel4 ай бұрын
Just bought a used rv. It has solar the same batteries. Not sure what type of inverter. I would like to know how to use some 120v outlets without the generator or the connection to the shore power. Also, I am not sure if the batteries are charging while we drive or if they charge from the generator. How can we contact you?
@Cpmobile3 ай бұрын
Hello, you can look us up online under “cp mobile rv repair”
@marlaineshirley77414 ай бұрын
What size is the wire from the battery bank to the panel?
@Cpmobile4 ай бұрын
It depends on the application, but 6 ga. or 8 ga. is very common.
@marlaineshirley77414 ай бұрын
Awesome demonstration! I’ve been searching for a system without solar. Thanks so much
@JimNobles-gv4ky4 ай бұрын
I blew up a 12v combo 120 Tv:(( Both power plugs were plugged in, and POW:(((Cooked the tv circuit board…Would be nice to separate each system in Rv, or the Tv .Im old and can’t figure what happened…I made it more complicated by connecting a lithium charger with Rv charger leads to 50ah battery. And then having to remember to kill main power sw on Rv frame outside each time Generator is on. Or I will have 24 volts to 12v items.Believe it or not, gas detector module by stove chirps for a second and a blue light flashes once to remind me to hit main switch, and not forget. Furnace motor goes on high(24v ) for a second simultaneously with detector. So separate systems though costly are in order.:))))lol
@brianjessen5474 ай бұрын
I have watched all your video's and really appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I was having a hard time windering if there was a transfer switch for an inverter install if you had shore and generator in a transfer switch already. Basically a 3 way transfer switch. Would you go inverter, or solar generator for boondocking. I am leaning towards the Opus Mega 2 since it has a 30amp plug and I can just plug it into the toyhauler. It also has the ability to be mobile and I can recharge with portable solar.
@Cpmobile4 ай бұрын
I think either can work well depending on what you want. For me the best case is to have it all built in to the rv. Solar, inverter, batteries etc so it all just functions as if you were plugged in to the grid.
@ccox70724 ай бұрын
I enjoy your videos. They are well done. This may be a dumb question, but does the Victron supply power to the 12V side or does it simply charge the battery and they are the only supply to the 12V circuits?
@Cpmobile4 ай бұрын
Thanks! The victron multiplus charges the batteries and they supply 12v to the circuits. But technically the power coming from the multiplus as its charging can go directly to the 12v loads. It does need the batteries to operate though.
@AlexaOBrien4 ай бұрын
Good tech and service is SO needed in the industry. Good luck.
@k-mparker4 ай бұрын
Very niiiiice display and simple, but comprehensive overview of the electrical power on RV’s!!! Best dang explanation and display I’ve ever seen!!! 👍😃🍻
@lilvic9094 ай бұрын
Great videos so if i have the renogy 3000W inverter/charger i wouldnt go with this set up i would go with the set up on your other video? Or can you also run a inverter/charger like on this video?
@Cpmobile4 ай бұрын
Yes, in most cases I would run that inverter in a setup like the video with the victron inverter, where the inverter is in line before the power distribution panel, so all circuits get power from the inverter.
@alexk64444 ай бұрын
Amazing. Easily the best video on this subject. Thank you!!
@josephciccarelli43404 ай бұрын
I am looking to do an electrical install on an enclosed trailer. My plan is 12v led lights and then 3 110 outlets. I only want to run a regular extension cord to the shore power and just have one battery for lighting only. How would I go about that?
@Cpmobile4 ай бұрын
Hi, the best way to accomplish that would be to use a power distribution panel like the Wfco 8735 ad, that handles both 12v and 120v power distribution. Use a 15 amp shore power inlet to supply the 120v side and the battery hookups to distribute 12v power to the lights. That unit includes a converter (battery charger) to charge the battery when plugged in.
@aldojoseaguileramekin16815 ай бұрын
Simple, Instructive, and very easy to understand showing the main porpouse of this device.. EXCELENT
@stevestewart38165 ай бұрын
i thinkis its dumb to have the lights running off 12 volt. and dont forget you can have all the power you want but if you have a small drop cord feeding your rv you are power limited lol
@reddbeard20302 ай бұрын
Weren't the Lights representative of of appliances and the "small drop cord" for demonstration? Most RV lights are 12v LEDs and draw close to nothing so why not use them on 12v circuit. Besides when your not on "shore power" what will you do for light?😅
@stevestewart38162 ай бұрын
@@reddbeard2030 good for you pal good for you
@davidpayne65412 ай бұрын
Need to rethink.12v lights don’t require inverter to operate, thus saving energy. When Off grid there no place to plug in an extension cord
@stevestewart38162 ай бұрын
@@davidpayne6541 good for you pal, good for you
@stevekrause88816 ай бұрын
Thanks for the awesome videos. Do you think that you could do a video on adding a dc to dc charger from the chassis battery to your board. Thanks
@woodroofguy6 ай бұрын
Excellent video! Thank you.
@thedodgefather30786 ай бұрын
Awesome video so this isn’t the inverter/converter right?
@thedodgefather30786 ай бұрын
I know there is one that has both right?
@Cpmobile6 ай бұрын
Correct, this one is an inverter only with a built in transfer switch. There’s a video with a victron multiplus that is and inverter charger (converter).
@Joe-xj2tb6 ай бұрын
Now why wouldnt you just use a 120 hookup instead of using a.c & d.c ?
@Cpmobile6 ай бұрын
You could do it that way depending on what you want from your system. This scenario is an example of a standard RV electrical system, which uses ac/dc. This setup keeps all the existing infrastructure, keeping it fairly simple and allowing it to work as designed.
@gdan82597 ай бұрын
Well done, I look forward to more videos on this subject.
@hou26guy7 ай бұрын
Is the 120v circuit grounding grounded to the chassis or no
@Cpmobile7 ай бұрын
Yes, typically the 120v system will have a bare solid copper wire running from the power distribution box to the frame.
@hou26guy7 ай бұрын
Are those batteries grounded to the chassis or no
@Cpmobile7 ай бұрын
Yes, they will typically have a wire running to a grounding lug on the frame
@user-ti9ik5zd5t8 ай бұрын
how can i get that reversed. I'm needing to power a 12v fuse block when the vehicle is running, OR when connected to shore power. I've never done it before and am not sure if its even doable.
@Cpmobile8 ай бұрын
It’s certainly doable. A battery charge or battery isolation relay could be used on the vehicle side to connect to the 12v fuse block when the vehicle is running. A standard rv 120v to 12v converter could supply power when plugged in.
@wateriscool1079 ай бұрын
This video helped tremendously!! Thank you for posting it!
@brandonm491311 ай бұрын
What gauge wire is coming off of the 12v fuses to go to a thermostat?
@Cpmobile11 ай бұрын
Most of the time you will find the same 14ga wire that is used for lights, water pump etc. There is very little current to feed a thermostat though, so down to 18 or 20 gauge would work fine as well.
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My camper has a 200W solar panel and is "Prepped" for an inverter. It has an 120V AC line that you cut and connect to the AC In and Out connectors on the inverter. How are the cables from the battery or batteries run to the inverter? Try not to "assume", however do the cables run from the batteries through a properly sized breaker to the 12V DC in on the inverter?
Yes, that’s correct. The 12v wires to the battery should be appropriately sized, and run through and fuse or circuit breaker that meets the specs for the inverter.
You don't show an earthing cable from inverter, which is sad to see.
Could you link the power distribution panel and the converter as well?
Excellent vid
So i need different lights if i want to remove the battery and the converter.
Or just move the wire to the microwave circuit. (Only 900w out of the 1500w it's given)
You just need a way more efficient electric fridge
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My only question is since this is a 30 amp service, I see you have the 30 amp main breaker but then there are 2- 20’s and a split breaker that’s tough to see…this all adds up to more than 30 amp. Does that mean you can only have certain breakers on at certain times so they don’t trip or am I not understanding how the system works? Thank you
All breakers are on at the same time, the breakers are to control the upper limit of power usage. So a 15 amp breaker may only have 1 amp flowing through it depending on what power is being used. It’s possible the total current from all the smaller circuits could exceed the 30 amp limit without exceeding any individual circuit breaker limits. That’s why the main breaker exists. So overall you just monitor total power useage at any given time. Same scenario is possible in a house, too many devices on at one time could trip the main breaker.
@@Cpmobile Ok thank you. I’m trying to determine whether to go with a 30 or 50 amp service on my race trailer which has small living quarters. I’ll have 8 total 110 receptacles, 1 for a plug in AC unit, 1 for a small air compressor, 1 for a car battery charger and 1 for the converter/charger…the rest are just misc. DC power will be water pump, shower fan, car winch and low voltage LED exterior/interior lights. The trailer will be plugged into a portable generator all the time. Based on what you’re saying I think a 30 amp service would be sufficient because not all of these things will be on or used at the same time.
Really like the video! New RV owner. I was wondering if I can shut the converter off so just the AC outlets are powered. I have a solar charger and dont want to suck juice for battery charging from my power station.
Yes, no problem with doing that. You can turn the circuit breaker off for the converter. Sometimes the converter will be in the same circuit as some outlets so that’s the only potential drawback.
Great video! That just answered several questions I had. 👍
Perfect diagram
Travis Like discussed with you elsewhere I've got the 1200 (or) 1500 watt inverter on my Jayco. One thing that I have happen, when incoming power is lost, the "fraction of a second" from incoming to inverter power kills the internet box for just enough time it has to go through the "reboot" thing for it's 5ish minutes and is a pain in the ash. Maybe it's just me and my lack of patience but the reason of this reply here is to ask..... Is there a way to make the transfer time short enough / instant like going opposite (Inverter to incoming power) time so it doesn't have to reboot the internet system? Thank you once again sir. Great videos on here!
Hello, it depends on the inverter. Some higher end inverters have a “ups” setting for “uninterruptible power supply” when transferring. You check the manual for your specific inverter and see if it has that function.
@@Cpmobile Great and thank you. I"ll look further into this. I appreciate you sir.
Hoping you pay attention to/see the comments on your videos as I'd like to pick your brain.... I've got an 800W solar with the 1200W inverter under my Jayco NorthPoint 377RLBH 5th wheel. At this time the inverter supplies power to only a few recepts in the coach. Two TVs, bedroom and living room and one next to the master bedroom bed. I want to add the inverter 120 to one more plug on the rig but my ignorance keeps me from performing the task at hand. How is the inverter supplying each of the circuits now? Or better, how to I add the output of the inverter to another breaker in the distribution panel? How is it fed, sort of thing? I am a career motor control/specialty Sparky with absolutely no experience in the solar field, the only part of "Sparkyisms" I hadn't put my screwdriver on.... Any help would be awesome!
Hi, it sounds like your Jayco has a single breaker installation, I have a video covering that: How RV Inverters Should Be Installed: Single Breaker Power Flow Xantrex X2000 Inverter kzread.info/dash/bejne/paGB0Mx9ZterlNI.html You could either tie the circuits together at the output of the circuit breakers, or switch to a whole house type inverter like in this video.
Awesome and thank you@@Cpmobile! I'll check that out! Totally appreciated!
What guage wire do you use for 120v 30 amp service?
10 gauge is standard
This is a very good video. I was hoping for more
Very good most helpful thank you.
Thank you very much!! Excellent explanation 👍👍
Hi Travis. Thank you for this video. In my 1994 Odessa RV I only have 12 volt appliances when either the key is in the on position or we are hooked to shore power. Any idea why I don't have 12 volt service when the coach is off and not hooked up to shore power? I believe it should and it does not.
Hello, it sounds like we aren’t getting any power from the house battery, so I would verify the house battery is in good condition and charged, as well as making sure the connection between the house battery and power distribution panel is good. Look for any blown fuses or tripped 12v circuit breakers.
Might be a dumb question but; is it OK to use the 12v circuit from the battery whilst charging? Otherwise amazing video series, this has ben tremendously insightful!
Yes, it’s ok to use as normal while charging 👍
OUTSTANDING VIDEO! Thank you very much for making this video. I was struggling to understand the RV wiring "wizardry", but you cleared it up in a very professional manner.
Thank you! I've been trying to figure out the install of that for correctly getting my system in.
Great video and I learned a lot. However, I am a nit confused on exactly what happens in the control panel. In my case, I only need the frig breaker to run thru the invertor. Do I disconnect those wires from the control panel and run them into the invertor. This would leave that particular breaker in active.-correct? Curt
In this setup, power would flow from the breaker to the inverter, then to the fridge. So when plugged in to shore power the breaker in the control panel is active. When on inverter the breaker on the inverter would still be active but not the breaker in the control panel.
thank you for the precise explanation. the power x box that is connected in line between the breaker box and the shore power what is the function of that?
It is a transfer switch, for when you have multiple ac inputs such as shore power and generator. To make sure only one source of ac power is connected.
amazing video
We'd like to see or have you link us to anything showing what the differences are between grounding and bonding. Thanks.
Just bought a used rv. It has solar the same batteries. Not sure what type of inverter. I would like to know how to use some 120v outlets without the generator or the connection to the shore power. Also, I am not sure if the batteries are charging while we drive or if they charge from the generator. How can we contact you?
Hello, you can look us up online under “cp mobile rv repair”
What size is the wire from the battery bank to the panel?
It depends on the application, but 6 ga. or 8 ga. is very common.
Awesome demonstration! I’ve been searching for a system without solar. Thanks so much
I blew up a 12v combo 120 Tv:(( Both power plugs were plugged in, and POW:(((Cooked the tv circuit board…Would be nice to separate each system in Rv, or the Tv .Im old and can’t figure what happened…I made it more complicated by connecting a lithium charger with Rv charger leads to 50ah battery. And then having to remember to kill main power sw on Rv frame outside each time Generator is on. Or I will have 24 volts to 12v items.Believe it or not, gas detector module by stove chirps for a second and a blue light flashes once to remind me to hit main switch, and not forget. Furnace motor goes on high(24v ) for a second simultaneously with detector. So separate systems though costly are in order.:))))lol
I have watched all your video's and really appreciate you sharing your knowledge. I was having a hard time windering if there was a transfer switch for an inverter install if you had shore and generator in a transfer switch already. Basically a 3 way transfer switch. Would you go inverter, or solar generator for boondocking. I am leaning towards the Opus Mega 2 since it has a 30amp plug and I can just plug it into the toyhauler. It also has the ability to be mobile and I can recharge with portable solar.
I think either can work well depending on what you want. For me the best case is to have it all built in to the rv. Solar, inverter, batteries etc so it all just functions as if you were plugged in to the grid.
I enjoy your videos. They are well done. This may be a dumb question, but does the Victron supply power to the 12V side or does it simply charge the battery and they are the only supply to the 12V circuits?
Thanks! The victron multiplus charges the batteries and they supply 12v to the circuits. But technically the power coming from the multiplus as its charging can go directly to the 12v loads. It does need the batteries to operate though.
Good tech and service is SO needed in the industry. Good luck.
Very niiiiice display and simple, but comprehensive overview of the electrical power on RV’s!!! Best dang explanation and display I’ve ever seen!!! 👍😃🍻
Great videos so if i have the renogy 3000W inverter/charger i wouldnt go with this set up i would go with the set up on your other video? Or can you also run a inverter/charger like on this video?
Yes, in most cases I would run that inverter in a setup like the video with the victron inverter, where the inverter is in line before the power distribution panel, so all circuits get power from the inverter.
Amazing. Easily the best video on this subject. Thank you!!
I am looking to do an electrical install on an enclosed trailer. My plan is 12v led lights and then 3 110 outlets. I only want to run a regular extension cord to the shore power and just have one battery for lighting only. How would I go about that?
Hi, the best way to accomplish that would be to use a power distribution panel like the Wfco 8735 ad, that handles both 12v and 120v power distribution. Use a 15 amp shore power inlet to supply the 120v side and the battery hookups to distribute 12v power to the lights. That unit includes a converter (battery charger) to charge the battery when plugged in.
Simple, Instructive, and very easy to understand showing the main porpouse of this device.. EXCELENT
i thinkis its dumb to have the lights running off 12 volt. and dont forget you can have all the power you want but if you have a small drop cord feeding your rv you are power limited lol
Weren't the Lights representative of of appliances and the "small drop cord" for demonstration? Most RV lights are 12v LEDs and draw close to nothing so why not use them on 12v circuit. Besides when your not on "shore power" what will you do for light?😅
@@reddbeard2030 good for you pal good for you
Need to rethink.12v lights don’t require inverter to operate, thus saving energy. When Off grid there no place to plug in an extension cord
@@davidpayne6541 good for you pal, good for you
Thanks for the awesome videos. Do you think that you could do a video on adding a dc to dc charger from the chassis battery to your board. Thanks
Excellent video! Thank you.
Awesome video so this isn’t the inverter/converter right?
I know there is one that has both right?
Correct, this one is an inverter only with a built in transfer switch. There’s a video with a victron multiplus that is and inverter charger (converter).
Now why wouldnt you just use a 120 hookup instead of using a.c & d.c ?
You could do it that way depending on what you want from your system. This scenario is an example of a standard RV electrical system, which uses ac/dc. This setup keeps all the existing infrastructure, keeping it fairly simple and allowing it to work as designed.
Well done, I look forward to more videos on this subject.
Is the 120v circuit grounding grounded to the chassis or no
Yes, typically the 120v system will have a bare solid copper wire running from the power distribution box to the frame.
Are those batteries grounded to the chassis or no
Yes, they will typically have a wire running to a grounding lug on the frame
how can i get that reversed. I'm needing to power a 12v fuse block when the vehicle is running, OR when connected to shore power. I've never done it before and am not sure if its even doable.
It’s certainly doable. A battery charge or battery isolation relay could be used on the vehicle side to connect to the 12v fuse block when the vehicle is running. A standard rv 120v to 12v converter could supply power when plugged in.
This video helped tremendously!! Thank you for posting it!
What gauge wire is coming off of the 12v fuses to go to a thermostat?
Most of the time you will find the same 14ga wire that is used for lights, water pump etc. There is very little current to feed a thermostat though, so down to 18 or 20 gauge would work fine as well.