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opnspaces
Navigator II
Dec 03, 2019

Charging trailer battery while towing and smart charging

Opening a new thread from Link about newer vehicles and their smart charging systems so as not to derail that thread. Basically I'm just looking for a better understanding of the newer charging sys...
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theoldwizard1
Explorer II
Dec 04, 2019
Bedlam wrote:
Start by running a heavy dedicated charge line between the truck and trailer. It will help in trickle and maintenance charging. If you want more, later you can add a DC to DC charger off this new run line.

The wire that is currently there (probably about 12 AWG) is adequate. It is not worth the cost and labor to try and install a heavier wire.

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