Does anyone run the 8ga Lance plug?
Just curious if anyone here runs it? Is it worth the asspain? Do I need a beefed up alternator to keep up? I usually just run the fridge on LP without any issues as it murders the batteries with a qui...
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twodownzero wrote:
Your truck probably already has way more alternator than you could ever use.
When I had a truck camper, I upgraded the truck's wiring to 8 gauge up to the 7 pin plug, but I saw no need to use a separate plug. I was trying to reduce voltage drop so as to increase charge rate.
I'd spend your money adding solar and more/better batteries before I'd waste my time with a second plug that will make a minimal difference. 8 gauge wire at 13.7 volts or solar at 14.8, which will put more current into the batteries?
Alternator puts out alot more current than a roof full of solar.
But if the vehicle alternator is going to supply a lot of power to the camper, it needs to be of similar gauge as the battery cables. Skip the 8 gauge, leave the camper wiring alone and just run 0 to 4 gauge to the camper with a winch or snowplow plug.
