Source for toad battery charge...?
I am currently setting up my toad for towing and I want to put a battery charge maintainer in circuit. I know which pin on the 6-way connector carries the +V, but it does not currently have voltage. ...
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Gonzo42 wrote:
The ignition will be in the "ACC" position. It seems logical to me that the power brakes would eventually deplete the vacuum. The system itself has its own air pump running the cylinder pushing on the brake pedal. Its modulated on an inertial basis, adjustable with the remote control for force and sensitivity.
When selecting which system to buy, I rejected those which required cutting into the hydraulic system, the vacuum line, or anything else that would create another point of failure.
Regarding "depleting the vacuum", I'm fairly sure that I've read that the brake buddy requires you to deplete the vacuum in the car being towed to prevent initial brake lockup on the first brake application.
I added a charge line from the coach to the toad via the 6 pin connector. I connected to the + terminal of the chassis (cranking) battery and to the + terminal of the toad battery. I did fuse both ends for protection in case of a short. It works well.
Fred
