Ram 1500 - 12v power to trailer
I've upgraded my tow from a 290 hp station wagon to a 395 hp truck and it's really made a difference pulling my little Sportsman. One thing the Ram lacks, and it's minor, is the ability to charge t...
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APT wrote:GordonThree wrote:APT wrote:
Why not charge at home before leaving, AC/DC converter you already have? If the batteries are nearly full capacity before you leave, you don't need any "charging" while driving.
This is not relevant to the original topic.
You can ignore my comments, but you are creating a solution to a problem that does not exist IMHO, all the while spending your money to do so. Think outside your box.
I just didn't feel compelled to explain myself to you. Since that has obviously offended you, I will indulge.
Here's a hypothetical for you.
Lets say I take a few weeks off work for a road trip. I leave home, with fully charged batteries. I boondock for a few days at a National forest campground / dispersed campsite. I get bored with that spot, and drive 4-5 hours to another location, not home mind you. When I get to the second location, I would have liked for more than a pittance of energy to be returned to my battery bank. Instead, I get to the second site, and fire up the generator for a few hours.
While driving, my wagon was putting roughly 20 amps per hour of energy back into the bank. My brand new truck does not do this, and I am seeking feedback as to whether this is common, or a problem with my truck. Many folks have answered, and I see it is common, therefore as it is a problem for me (and not necessarily others), I am going to investigate solutions.
