Do batteries charge while driving?
Hey all, I'm just getting into camping with a travel trailer and was wondering if the batteries "automatically" charge while attached to the tow vehicle? I have verified I have 12v+ at the correct pi...
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time2roll wrote:
To test put your voltmeter on the trailer battery. Then plug into your running vehicle. Voltage on the trailer battery terminals should pop up maybe a half volt if the vehicle charge system is putting power on the battery.
Rev the engine up to a fast idle and you should get about 12V +/-1V at the trailer house batteries. Still not adequate to recharge your batteries.
cdoc83 wrote:
First thing I'm going to do after work today! I guess it would be best to turn off the solar charger before testing anything?
Yes !
