Can you jump your 5’er with your truck?
Hi guys, If I’ve seen this before I don’t remember it. Can you jump your 5’er batteries from the truck?
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Mondooker wrote:
My unit has two 6 volt batteries, four 6 volt batteries actually. Hopefully the solar will keep the batteries up? But great to know the truck batteries could be used if necessary.
Thanks guys
Don't try jumping if you don't understand the difference between a 6v system and 6v batteries wired to produce 12v.
But yes, you can power your RV 12v system by connecting into the truck battery:
- Leave the truck running, so you don't wind up with a dead truck battery (don't do this for long periods).
- You aren't "jumping" as that implies starting an engine...or using a big ramp to leap your truck over the top of the 5er (take a video if that's what you meant).
Google 6v batteries wired for 12v and make sure you fully understand how they are wired and where you would connect before trying it.
