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Old 05-31-2016, 05:43 PM   #1
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Owners Manual says "2 capped wires in the area of the battery, to be connected to battery and connect solar charger".
I have found 2 capped wires (1 black, 1 red). These are connected to each other and run power to the power jack and light.
The 2 wires that come off the back of the solar plug follow the wiring harness and disappear into the trailer.
Does anyone know if these are already connected? Or do I need to trace them inside and connect to battery?
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Old 05-31-2016, 06:05 PM   #2
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Welcome and good question. The black wire on my solar plug isn't connected to anything. The red wire from the solar plug goes back down the frame but I haven't traced it to see where exactly. I don't plan to use it but would like to know as well.
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Old 05-31-2016, 09:54 PM   #3
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Are you talking about a roof solar block connection? Or a small 12v plug in on the side of the trailer (mine is on the utilities connection panel)? The North Points have both. Not sure what yours has.....
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Old 06-01-2016, 05:32 PM   #4
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Mine is located on the A frame beside the power jack. 2 prong plug for a solar panel.
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Old 06-02-2016, 09:42 AM   #5
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Test the connector. It's likely already "12v hot". If so, it's designed to take a low amp 12v input from a panel that has a "built in" converter, similar to the battery charging panel available at Harbor Freight, Northern Tool, or many other suppliers. Not for heavy duty solar-provided electric, but great for day to day maintenance of the parasite loads, without having to plug into 120v.
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