Trailer battery charging while towing
Probably a dumb question but how long would it take to charge a two-battery system while going down the road between campgrounds? I know it depends on how charged the batteries are to begin with. Wo...
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ekirkland wrote:
Hey BCbigfoot, thanks. We pretty much camp/travel like you; camp 2-5 days at one spot as we take in the sights in the area, then move to the next spot; usually 2-5 hours done the road. Living in Alabama, we rarely camp in the open; only when we go out west every few years, so solar may not be best for us. I think a beefed up parallel charging system plus a generator (can use it tailgating too) will do the trick for us. Can you (or other guys here) give me more details on how to rig up a parallel charging system? What type connectors, battery isolator, and any other materials? Thanks to all!!!
Some of the better treads for this type of info is in the Truck camper area of this forum (Truck camper University section) here is a link to one of the best threads http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/23601503.cfm . You should be able to get 60 ft of 4 gauge welding cable, 2 fuses or breakers, lift gate connectors, ford style solinoid (continuous duty), for around 200$.
