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Naio
Explorer II
May 21, 2015

Wiring to charge trailer from my van's alternator?

So my dad had a 13'Scamp that he tows with a pickup, normally. I want to go camping with him, so I was going to install a socket for his trailer (taillights, etc.) on my van, so we can tow with the v...
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time2roll
Nomad
May 22, 2015
As long as you are pulling wire I would go #10 or even #8. Use a step down splice if it will not fit the connector. Fuse for the smallest wire in the loop. 6" #14 will not stop the flow near as much as 20' of same.

You are the relay... unplug when appropriate.

Still may take a 5+ hour drive to get a good charge into a low battery.

Dad probably does some significant driving along with good with conservation.

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