DC-DC Charger Topic in Tech Issues
I put a topic in the Tech Issues forum that may be of particular interest to TC owners, especially those with newer trucks with ECM controlled charging systems. I’m installing a Redarc DC to DC ba...
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When electricity is not my major, I replaced enough batteries to know that they don't like above 14V charging.
In Fords no battery lasted me longer than 5 years, when in cars, who charged at 13.9V I had batteries lasting 13 years.
That said technology changes a lot in last years.
My 2017 Ford not only has 250 amps with dual alternators, but also 400W build in inverter.
So far when driving last year I used refrigerator on propane, but being against open flame on the road, I am thinking about running 120V wire from the truck to my TC refrigerator.
This way the standard charging wire will be all I need for TC battery charging.
Much cheaper and no need to find space for another big box.
In Fords no battery lasted me longer than 5 years, when in cars, who charged at 13.9V I had batteries lasting 13 years.
That said technology changes a lot in last years.
My 2017 Ford not only has 250 amps with dual alternators, but also 400W build in inverter.
So far when driving last year I used refrigerator on propane, but being against open flame on the road, I am thinking about running 120V wire from the truck to my TC refrigerator.
This way the standard charging wire will be all I need for TC battery charging.
Much cheaper and no need to find space for another big box.
