The Univolt Swap!
The Univolt is Airstreams name for the charging system in my '71 Safari. Unfortunately after 30 years it decided to quit working. I guess it was time to retire.
My Univolt had the fuse box built into it. So I had to build a separate fuse box. Typically when you replace the Univolt system you loose two features. The Power On light indicator and the Panel Amp meter. I have decided to try and keep these functions. I took the ground shunt from the Univolt and added it to my fuse box. My hope is that it will keep the amp meter functional.
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Above are pictures of the old Univolt system. To the right is the old fuse panel removed from the Univolt.
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| The above pictures are of my new fuse panel. It is
built from a project box from Radio Shack, heavy duty fuse holder, and miscellaneous
hardware. I put a hinge on it so when it is mounted, the door will
swing open providing easy access to all the fuses.
I also printed up the label to the right to aid in remembering what the fuses are for. I kept the original wire color scheme. The charger will be a triple mode charger that delivers the charge as needed and goes into a lower maintenance charge as needed. It is a Stat Power True charge 20. |
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The Installation!
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New Fuse Panel Installed |
Battery in Original Mount |
New StatPower Installed |
StatPower Monitor Panel
