Proper fuse for Alde from Dorsey at Truma

Parlando
Parlando Member Posts: 165
in Battery/Electrical & Solar
I just talked to Truma, the new Alde rep in the USA.  He asked me to tell the forum that the correct fuse for the Alde is not the 3.15 fast fuse, but rather it is a 10 amp slow fuse. 

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  • pthomas745
    pthomas745 Administrator, Moderator Posts: 4,605
    What year is your trailer, and what Alde?

    2017 Outback
    Towed by 2014 Touareg TDi
  • Parlando
    Parlando Member Posts: 165
    I have a 2015 320 T@B Outback.  I'm not sure which Alde. I talked to Dorsey at Truma, and he didn't ask me that question. 
  • Parlando
    Parlando Member Posts: 165
    My Alde is Model #:  30109300
  • Denny16
    Denny16 Member Posts: 5,430
    edited March 2022
    OK, it’s a 3010 model, that is what Thomas wanted to know.
    Thanks for the fuse info.
     Cheers 
    2018 TaB400 Custom Boondock,  Jeep Gladiator truck, Northern California Coast.
  • pthomas745
    pthomas745 Administrator, Moderator Posts: 4,605
    In the 3010, there are two fuses.  In all the many discussions of the Alde fuses, a 10 amp fuse was never mentioned.  A 5 amp fuse, yes.  So....the rep said a "10 amp fuse" for both Alde fuses?
    Something doesn't seem to add up here.
    2017 Outback
    Towed by 2014 Touareg TDi
  • Parlando
    Parlando Member Posts: 165
    That is what Dorsey told me.  I even called him back to double check.  Also, he said to use the slow fuse.  I don't know much about electrical, so I'm just going on what I heard.  Maybe it would be a good idea for an expert to chime in or call Dorsey to have a proper discussion on the issue.
  • GatorEgg
    GatorEgg Member Posts: 482
    Before I triple the amp fuse that protects an expensive system I’d like to see that in print from Alde.
     Thanks 
    2022 TAB 400 Boondock, 2019 Toyota Tacoma Sport 4x4
    2018 TAB 320 Boondock (previous)
    Odessa, Fl.  

  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    @Parlando - the Alde has a diagram that clearly notes the required fuse.  Here is the newer 3020 model that still requires the 3.15 A slow blow:




    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • Parlando
    Parlando Member Posts: 165
    Thanks Sharon. I'm not knowledgeable about electrical, but it sounds like there is a disconnect here. I think the 3.15 would definitely be safer until proven otherwise. 
  • Parlando
    Parlando Member Posts: 165
    I called Dorsey at Truma today and he is confident that the 10 A slow blow is correct. He asked me to post it again and give his telephone number if anyone has questions.  I'd be glad for someone knowledgeable to give him a call and clear the question up.  Since I'm not an electrical guy, it would be good for the matter to be discussed by those who are.  Here is Dorsey's number:  855 558-7862.  I'll be interested to see how this plays out.
  • mona
    mona Member Posts: 246
    I think Dorsey is referring to the Truma unit, not the Alde. The Truma takes the 10  

    jeannie
    2015 T@b S Max  white with silver trim. 2018 GC Trailhawk. 
  • Parlando
    Parlando Member Posts: 165
    Hi Mona,  That sounds like a good theory. I'm not sure. As I've said before, this is outside of my expertise, and I'd like for someone with more knowledge to call Dorsey at Truma.  I specifically asked about the glass fuses on the Alde unit itself, and verified that by calling back twice. But if one of our electrical gurus could call Dorsey and have a conversation it could help clear up the conclusion. 
  • Parlando
    Parlando Member Posts: 165
    Any electrical gurus want to call Dorsey and clear this question up? 855-588-7862. I’ve called three times now, but we could use an electricians view to decipher the situation. I did specify that I was asking about the two glass fuses on top of the ALDE. I don’t understand why the ALDE diagram would have a different requirement than Truma is advising. 
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    I called too late in the day.  I sent an email.
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    @Parlando
    I just spoke with customer service at Truma/Alde.  They confirmed that the correct fuse for the Alde’s is the 3.15 A slow blow.  They indicated that the reported 10 A fuse was an error and is correct for the Truma Combi unit as suspected above.
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  • Parlando
    Parlando Member Posts: 165
    Thank you Sharon for following up on this. As I said I had asked them three times. Glad you followed up one more time. 

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