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BFL13
Jan 16, 2020Explorer II
I used the behind the cab in front of the box 7-pin on my 2003 Chev truck with the gen in the box.  It gave 12v to the gen's battery connectors (no gen battery) and I was able to start the gen with the key for electric starting.   However, note that the Chev does not use a relay.  12v to the 7-pin is always live with a 40a fuse to it (Stud 1). 
I still say take the battery out and no more worries about it going flat. Just attach some 12v tied in with the remote start, except don't use your 4-pin and relay. Use the house batteries or a converter powered by the inverter.
ISTR you sometimes like to use the gen battery for its extra surge absorption with that gen? Don't know if that is too valuable to give up on.
I still say take the battery out and no more worries about it going flat. Just attach some 12v tied in with the remote start, except don't use your 4-pin and relay. Use the house batteries or a converter powered by the inverter.
ISTR you sometimes like to use the gen battery for its extra surge absorption with that gen? Don't know if that is too valuable to give up on.
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