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lawrosa
Explorer
Feb 13, 2018

Second battery doesn't pull amps but I can push 70+ amps

So I did a mode to my truck for a third source of charging. I know the guys will say its inefficient and ill blow up my alternator etc etc.. The camper package battery has a fuse behind the batt. I...
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CharlesinGA
Explorer
Feb 16, 2018
Anderson makes larger, heavier 175 amp connectors. You need to be using those. The 30 amp connectors are not enough.

Will read thru this completely in a moment, but it seems that using something like THIS Surepower Battery isolator, along with some 2 gauge welding cable in plastic jacketing and run along the frame rails, and a 175 amp Anderson connector at the rear bumper, would allow the trailer batteries to charge just like most motorhomes do.

Charles

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