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Bert_the_Welder
Explorer II
Dec 19, 2020

"Newer" Ford trucks don't charge house batt's?

I was told this buy someone at an RV business......sounds like BS.....but I know shinto about vehicles........ So I put this claim to you guys. BS or no BS? Also, while we're at it, same guy: The...
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noteven
Explorer III
Dec 23, 2020
I have a question:

If I have 2 x 100ah LiFeO4 house batteries with a charge rate spec of "1C" sitting at 20% after a rainy few days in the forest, how long does it take to charge these batteries via the truck engine when I start up and drive away, using the "7-way" connection?

I figure a 40amp DC-DC charger recharges them fully in 4 to 4-1/2 hours.

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