Macerator Pump Control Center - 321 RSTS

[kirkelli]

Got tired of running a battery clip wire to my battery pack every time i used the Macerator pump so i installed a little control center using a small RV Hatch and a quick connect DC plug. One switch operates the pump, the other lights up the area around the sewer connection. Haven't tried it in real life yet, but i think im going to like it.

[Big1]

Oh, that's nice, so how hard was installing it?

[kirkelli]

lots of room behind the area where the Sanacon would go. I measured, squared the corners, drilled each corner with 1/4 inch bit then cut out the hole with a jig saw.. Taped the whole area off with blue tape to avoid paint damage. The Sanacon location already has a hot wire tucked away too had that system so no need to run any wires. I used an old off road LED light i had laying around and mounted it underneath pointing down over the sewer connection. It was a day project that included some 'Honeydoes' in between. Picked up the hatch at a local RV center for $12, the switches off Amazon.. Probably spent less than $20 because i already had the light

[Big1]

Oh, okay, I was under mines, and I did see that wire there I don't have the Sanacon or the door but it's wiring up, now this give me an ideal.

So what year is your 321rsts?

[kirkelli]

Originally Posted by Big1

Oh, okay, I was under mines, and I did see that wire there I don't have the Sanacon or the door but it's wiring up, now this give me an ideal.

So what year is your 321rsts?

It’s a blue 10 gauge wire tucked between the frame and floor bottom. Tug on it and 6 inches wire should pull out with a capped end. The other end is behind the main battery cut off and attached to a breaker labeled Sancon. Mine did not have the Sanacone either, but they wire it up for it

[Big1]

Okay, okay, so is the blue wire "HOT" and is there an black wire with that, it will be a few days before I go back out to storage, the wife and I are preparing a cross country trip, 3,100 miles one way. So can I tap into those wires?

[kirkelli]

Originally Posted by Big1

Okay, okay, so is the blue wire "HOT" and is there an black wire with that, it will be a few days before I go back out to storage, the wife and I are preparing a cross country trip, 3,100 miles one way. So can I tap into those wires?

no black wire. the frame will be your ground,. I used the blue wire as my main power source to the panel i installed, which provided power to light and my pump.. If you install a light, make sure to use an LED to minimize load on wire.

[Big1]

Okay got it, so what kind of light did you install do you have any pics of your install.

[kirkelli]

Originally Posted by Big1

Okay got it, so what kind of light did you install do you have any pics of your install.

Hi,, i had two LED lights i was going to use for backup lights on my jeep and never did.. I got them from Tractor Supply (i think $30 for the pair) Used one for the Sewer light. The other one, (work in progress) i will use for a porch light that will tie into some LED stip lights on a motion switch like dlewand53 did.