DC converter wiring

[rrrr]

I'm thinking about putting in a 12v DC-converter. Where's the best place to tap into the 24v system?

 

[glcaines]

I think you mean inverter that would give you 117 VAC? Or do you mean a converter to take 24 VDC to 12 VDC?

I have seen people take a plug that fits the slave receptacle to get a 24 VDC feed to inverters and 24 VDC power tools. I personally have a cigar lighter extensiion cord that I removed the plug on and replaced with aligator clips. I run the cord out the door and into the battery compartment and clip onto one of the batteries. When I travel long distances, I plug in my GPS and cell phone charger into the other end.

 

[cyruscat]

I just wired in a 24 to 12 volt converter to my Deuce.

Already had main battery/power cutoff switch in battery box, so wired from it to converter then out to separate 6 circuit fuse block for 12 v. only stuff.

Also wired a separate 24v. fuse block for heater , lights, etc.

Both systems share chassis ground on truck frame.

Mounted fuse blocks on inside back wall of glove box and made plastic divider wall in front of it to keep things away from them.

Wanted to keep all add on items off the original truck wiring system as it has no fuses, just a circuit breaker for whole truck.

Working great so far.

 

[rrrr]

Yes, I'm referring to 24v down to 12v converter. Just want to know where's the easiest place to tap into under the dash to setup a cig lighter plug for items like cell phones and gps.

 

[cyruscat]

Look at the wiring diagrams in the Tech manuals and find a hot wire either before or after power switch. Depends on whether you want hot all the time or only when you have power on.
All wires have a metal tag with number that matchs diagram.