I want to use the PC-6 to power 4 12 volt lights in my camper trailer , how would change the cigarette lighter end to accept the hot 12v wires ??
337537
No. Keep it as is a plug in. Also don't use 12 volt standard lights. Go to Wal-Mart and get the led strip lights in clear. You will have more light than you can imagine and if you want to they are adhesive so you can stick them almost anywhere. There is no risk of any heat issues. Most people don't know but the longer the run in 12 volt apps. you get more resistance thus heat issues. No problem with led's. I have 84 chevy p/u put them on the sides and in middle looks like daylight. Hope this helps. PS Automotive section. John
337538
I think you would be better off to use an inverter with alligator clips to run lights with a 12 volt Marine battery. ( I am assuming these lights are interior lights.)
1807876
I'm not sure of your exact configuration, but I would reduce it to 12v and then from there power each of your accessories. I'm not sure your lights and radio are 36v. I have a club car as well as chose to power my 12v accessories with a separate 12v battery. The battery powers the power block and from there I have each of my accessories powered off of the different circuits on the power block. Hope this helps.
390998
find any 12 volt source via; cigarette lighter,stereo,etc.. just find a hot 12 volt source and a ground. you can put a toggle switch on the lights for easy on/off access. Plus you don't want to kill your battery by accidentally leaving them on so if you run them directly to the battery make sure you have a on/off switch. cheap about $2.00
281232
hey Icepuck, did this work? Could you do same with a battery charger I am wondering? Im trying to run 12v lights off a generator and trying to find a solution... FF here too and rigging out a response trailer..
1011196
Make sure your camper is unplugged from any power source. Disconnect the 12 volt battery. Remove the breaker box cover and if you have a volt meter make sure there is no voltage at breakers and at the 12 source.There should be 2 screws holding the converter in place,remove them and disconnect the white wire at the nuetral buss bar and disconnect the black wire from breaker , then remove the 12volt white and red wire and the unit should slide straight out .
113054
I'm pretty sure you can convert to cigarette lighter plug I use a 12v 4.5ah sealed lead acid alarm battery cheap and it works great.
1641065
I am charging a 12v battery. I do not use the alligator clips. I have terminal clips to the batter and an Anderson plug on the other end that plugs to the solar panel. You should be able to to the same with the cigarette light plug. Either cut and replace the alligator clips or make up a cable with an Anderson plug on one end and a cigarette plug on the other. Just be sure to use wire that is the same gauge or larger (12AWG or 10AWG)
171967
you could wire a completely different circuit for turn signals and keep it seperate from your brake lights, but I don't know why you would want to do it that way. The 12 volt leds won't be as bright on 6 volts, but they will work ok.
1015466
Cig lighter is not the preferred method to power a cb radio as grounding is usually not as good and can give electrical noise through the cb speaker. But technically it will work. Amazon search "Roadpro 12V Fused Replacement Cigarette Lighter Plug with Leads". This is a quick one i found. You can "butt connect", "spade connect", bullet connect" or solder your connections. Very easy to do.
70576
I am an electrical contractor by trade. The lights are very low amp draw and should not be a problem being powered by a cigarette lighter adapter. Obviously, they are typically permantly mounted and hardwired, but I see no reason they could not also be utilized in a portable type use and powered by any 12volt DC source.
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The primary problem is that the Cigarette Lighter (so-called "Accessory Power Outlet" now) is limited to 3-5 amps (in "old" vehicles), or about 8-12-?15 amps (recent vehicles), and there is no home-made way to limit that current--you could be blowing fuses or melting insulation.... That means UNSAFE! ...The best approach is to use jumper cables, but try not to explode one of the batteries when you connect the cables!
281230
This inverter changes 120 volts to 12 volts its made for campers. Its made to charge the batteries in the camper.it would power the light bar but not on the vehicle!
1887437
Well your batteries are wired parallel sop they're is no parasite with voltage. I don't know if the truck uses a contactor for a starting battery and an operating battery our both full time, but either way the cigarette adapter will work if it has power to it
1097566
You're welcom.Also, if it helps any. I put the converter on the trailer and wired it there, instead of on the tow vehicle. That way there is no change to the plug on the truck and I didn't have to add any additional connections between truck and trailer.
1274574
I googled it. check this link: RoadPro RP-203EC 12V 12' Extension Cord with Cigarette Lighter Plug
2129478
Remove all the crap you no longer need. Ballast etc. Wire directly to the power, 12v. Waalaa.......!
1713014
Does your camper actually have a standard 50 amp power cord? (i.e., plugs into a standard 50 amp (4 hole) outlet in a campground.) If so, this standard male-female 50 amp extension should work fine.