How does one charge a dual battery vehicle?
What is the proper method of charging the batteries in a vehicle with dual batteries? Specifically my 2015 Ford SuperDuty Diesel.
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- Since everyone has beat that answer to death. I'll throw this one out:
Start the engine and let the alternator(s) do its job. Not only will this charge the batteries, but it will circulate the fluids as well. - I've always connected my charger to the positive on one battery and the negative to a chassis ground. Been doing it for years with no issues.
- 18F in Four Corners overnight. Get those batts charged up!
- Is this covered in your Ford Owner’s manual?
pianotuna wrote:
If you wish to be totally picky, connect the positive clamp on one battery and the negative clamp on the other battery.
The second cable connected(the negative) should be connected to a bolt on the engine away from the battery(ies) that might be gassing, and cause a battery explosion. Also that is the first cable you disconnect. Chris- If you wish to be totally picky, connect the positive clamp on one battery and the negative clamp on the other battery.
- Hooking up one will take care of both. If you truly want to charge each separately you'd have to disconnect the correct wire. Of course, I'm assuming that.
