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Explorer

Oct 29, 2013

Batteries Charging While Towing Question

To be brief....I have two new 6 volt Interstate batts in my fiver. Came home from a camping trip yesterday, about a 2 hour drive. My batts were 6.03 when we left camp. Still 6.03 when we got home. I had thought it would have charged some on the trip. Is this typical?
BTW, I bought the 6 volt on advice from the good people on this forum. First experience very positive. Thanks all who contributed.

Seeking Advice

13 Replies

beemerphile1
Explorer
Oct 29, 2013
It charges if the tow vehicle is wired to do so.
time2roll
Nomad
Oct 29, 2013
As you plug into the running vehicle, the trailer battery should pop up about 0.5 to 1.0 volts
Check it.
mayo30
Explorer
Oct 29, 2013
Hoppypoppy wrote:
To be brief....I have two new 6 volt Interstate batts in my fiver. Came home from a camping trip yesterday, about a 2 hour drive. My batts were 6.03 when we left camp. Still 6.03 when we got home. I had thought it would have charged some on the trip. Is this typical?
BTW, I bought the 6 volt on advice from the good people on this forum. First experience very positive. Thanks all who contributed.
You have them hooked up as 12 volt I am sure.What is the combined voltage of both batteries taken as 12 volt plus?Are you getting charge voltage from your tow vehicle 7 pin connector?