JK BMS - 808AH Electrical Van Tour 1: System Configuration

[@bobwhite3679]

Hello Lam! I tapped 12 VDC off the antenna amplifier/distribution module to power our TV, so a small inverter in not necessary and the tv can operate without the large inverter on. I was able to run the wiring inside the wire loom that has the coax and power wiring inside.

[@parkhopper3627]

Our TV only operates on ac power.

[@chipbrown433]

You mention not needing the kicker battery. Do you have an alternator protection module? I understand you don't need to kick the KS2, but the more important function IMO is act as a big capacitor to protect the alternator against inductive kickback voltage spikes when the battery gets full and charging is abruptly shut off.

[@parkhopper3627]

Yes, just a simple alternator protection module will be sufficient. I recommend setting the under-hood generator bulk charging voltage at 14.1V. With a

[@chipbrown433]

Northeast RV sells a crank charger? Did they use your design or do they have another device they sell?

[@parkhopper3627]

I believe they use my design.