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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The Truck Charge system is very close to the truck start battery and will use the status of the truck start battery to produce charging DC Voltages.
Essentially this is saying the truck charge system doesn't know the trailer batteries are in the loop. This is primarily due to the small charge cable wire size going from the truck alternator setup to the trailer battery distribution panel.
Yes you will get some charging from the truck alternator system setup but I would only consider this a trickle charge status.
I'm sure those on here with more battery smarts than I have may have a better way of describing this in laymen terms...
Roy Ken
Essentially this is saying the truck charge system doesn't know the trailer batteries are in the loop. This is primarily due to the small charge cable wire size going from the truck alternator setup to the trailer battery distribution panel.
Yes you will get some charging from the truck alternator system setup but I would only consider this a trickle charge status.
I'm sure those on here with more battery smarts than I have may have a better way of describing this in laymen terms...
Roy Ken
