Jump starting the truck and charging T/C
I am going to make a custom length set of jumper cables to pack with us that we could jump the truck from the RV bank (did this once having to remove the batteries from the camper) which got me wonder...
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My backup for charging the camper batteries if dead is to jump start the generator and let it charge. I've never thought about doing the reverse to start my truck, so I only have 12 gauge wire that reaches from my closest truck battery to my battery compartment. It's tiny. I can't say I'd want to idle my diesel for an extended period of time to charge although it does charge the camper batteries while driving without a cable.
To start the truck, I agree that buying commercial battery cables is probably better/cheaper. The wire and connectors will probably cost more than the cables. There are both 4 gauge ($15-30) and 2 gauge ($40-50) jumper cables at Amazon at 20-25 foot length. Some even have a bag to store them.
To start the truck, I agree that buying commercial battery cables is probably better/cheaper. The wire and connectors will probably cost more than the cables. There are both 4 gauge ($15-30) and 2 gauge ($40-50) jumper cables at Amazon at 20-25 foot length. Some even have a bag to store them.
