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rickst29
Explorer
Apr 18, 2016

Charge Batteries from Tow Vehicle, using a Solar Controller.

This modification occurs in both the Tow Vehicle AND the Trailer. A Solar controller is required (with or without existing Panels). In the Tow Vehicle (hereafter "TV"), a set of switch-Controlled R...
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MrWizard
Moderator
Jul 23, 2017
your still using the T/V alternator
switches, relays, voltage booster, solar controller

why not 'new wire, booster, (controller optional)
mount booster at TT, set output to 14.4v for charge {same as solar controller}

less conversion steps, less parts

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