MOD - Electrical Management Systems (EMS)

I have had a TRC external Electrical Management Systems (EMS) before, it worked well but the display failed. The manufacture refused to assist, however it was 3 month out of the 1 year warranty. The were not very responsive to emails or calls.

So after doing research I decided to try Progressive Industries EMS-HW30C. I did a related mod at the same time, MOD - Making the 30 amp Cord Detachable.  Progressive has a lifetime warranty.



 
This is the factory original install. The 30 amp cord mod has not been done yet in these photos.




On the left is the junction box as was originally installed, on the right I show where I relocated it to create a junction box before the EMS to facilitate the 30 amp Detached cord in the rear and a future 30 Amp Socket on the tongue. I can plug in from the rear or front, not both simultaneously. This also makes it easy to plug the rig via generator for the truck bed.

 

I installed the EMS where the junction box was originally and moved the junction to the horizontal brace about the EMS.


This is the final product with the remote display mounted. This makes everything serviceable and I can still see the display from the rear door without getting in while setting up.

Jayco Whitehawk 27DSLR Electrical Panel

For the purpose of fuse inventory management I made this chart. It represents all the circuit breakers and fuses in the converter. I also have a complete list for a everything that needs a fuse or breaker.

Description	DC/AC	Use	Type	Qty
Converter	DC	Reverse Battery Protection	ATC 25	2
Converter	DC	1-Slideout Switch Motor	BKR 12.5	1
Converter	DC	2-Main Slide out Motor/Stabilizer Jacks	BKR 20	1
Converter	DC	3-Bathroom Area Lights & Fan	ATC 15	1
Converter	DC	4-Sink, Light, Monitor Panel, Range Hood, Water Pump	ATC 15	1
Converter	DC	5-Furnace	ATC 20	1
Converter	DC	6-Bedroom Area, USB Charge Port	ATC 15	1
Converter	DC	7-Antenna 12v, Radio, LP/CO Detector	ATC 15	1
Converter	DC	8-Living Area Lights, Exterior Lights	ATC 15	1
Converter	DC	9-Bunk, Trunk, Hitch, Rear Over Head Lights	ATC 15	1
Converter	DC	10-Main Slide Out Lights	ATC 15	1
Converter	DC	11-Power Awning, Refrigerator	ATC 15	1
Converter	DC	Not Used	NA	NA
Converter	AC	Main Breaker	BKR 30	1
Converter	AC	A-Refrigerator, GFCI Kitchen, Bath, Exterior	BKR 15	1
Converter	AC	B-Utility	BKR 15	1
Converter	AC	C-Air Conditioner	BKR 20	1
Converter	AC	D-Water Heater	BKR 15	1
Converter	AC	E-Microwave	BKR 20	1
Converter	AC	F-Power Converter	BKR 15	1

MOD - Making the 30 amp Cord Detachable

Our factory cord did not detach, it worked well but the "Mouse Hole" the cord went into for storage left a sizable opening for intrusions. Insects, rodents, wind and while I wiped it off before putting it away it would be damp putting into the RV to dry in a confined space that also had carpet in it was not a pleasant thought.

Before the MOD

This convenient 30 Amp power cord conversion kit allows you to convert your hard-wired power cord into a detachable power cord, which provides convenience during the transportation and storage of your RV.

• Converts 30A hard wired RV power hook-up to detachable power hook-up.
• Includes: inlet, female connector, weatherproof cover, mounting adapters and gaskets, electrical box.
• Easy to follow installation instructions.
• High quality corrosion resistant construction.
• Park Power by Marinco
• 304EL-BRV 30A contoured power inlet 305CRV 30A female connector (installs to RV power cord) 103RV comfort grip weatherproof cover with threaded ring
• Mounting adapters and gaskets
• Circular metal ring covers the opening left by the removal of the access port door
• Electrical box
• Strain relief
• Easy to follow installation instructions

The Kit comes complete with the Plug to put on the existing cord. Clean and easy to install.

The kit I used is http://www.park-power.com/en/30arvkit

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Ray of LoveYourRV.com did a great video of this
http://www.loveyourrv.com/installing-a-marinco-30-amp-rv-power-plug-conversion-kit/

Kitchen Faucet Upgrade

The wife wanted a kitchen faucet in the StormPOD that matches the one in the house. Easy upgrade. We dd it in February with the furnace running, was unable to test for leaks until I de-winterized.

Original Faucet

Used two of these to make the connection.

31 Days to Spring!!

Planning in full swing.