Newbie's Question
Hey Y'all. Question: When my 5th wheel trailer is hooked up to my pick-up truck can I operate the slide outs without running the battery down. Operating it out then back in? I will keep the engine run...
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BarneyS wrote:dedmiston wrote:
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As far as 12v power goes, my last truck (a 2004 RAM) didn't come with a Trailer Charge fuse installed. I had to add a fuse to that position before my alternator would run my trailer's 12v system.
Does that apply to your present tow vehicle? I am asking because I just recently purchased new 2016 Ram 2500 CTD but have not towed with it yet.
Going to pick up my trailer for its' annual trip to Florida in a few weeks and sure would like the truck to keep the trailer battery charged. The manual does not mention it either way. Thanks! :)
Barney
Way to go Barney! Congratulations.
We couldn't afford a new truck this time (our youngest son just started his freshman year in college today), so we "adopted". I don't know if the previous owner of my truck added the fuse or if they come this way now. This truck is built way better for towing than my older RAM was, so my guess is that they didn't skimp the nickel for the trailer charge fuse.
Is your new truck your daily driver? How do you like it? I couldn't be happier with mine.
