Truck remote start and TC battery charging
When I got my TC, I had the dealership install the wiring for TC hookup under the bed. I added remote start as a feature to the truck when I bought it specifically so I could charge the batteries with...
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Kayteg1 wrote:
I have remote factory installed on my F350 and lack of power to trailer plug was disappointment.
What year F350 and what engine ? Do you have the factory HD Trailer Tow option ? The factory installed 7 pin trailer harness connector (Pollack connector) will have a +12V on pin 4. If not, check that the fuse is good AND you have the appropriate relay installed.
Kayteg1 wrote:
With dual alternators there is no question if the 260 amp would charge at idle,
Those 2 alternators will not put out anywhere near that power at idle and like most vehicles, the voltage will be cut back to about 13.2V, measured at the engine starting battery, shortly after the engine starts up.
Kayteg1 wrote:
Since trailer plug has limited amp and not too good connections, I have it on my winter project list, to add HD cables that would allow me run refrigerator on 12V ...
Pin 4 on your trailer harness connector should have a 20A fuse in the fuse box. That shoul be more than enough to run an RV refrigerator and they are not to fussy about the voltage being low.
I don't know how a TC harness is wired into your vehicle, but pin 4 on the trailer connector should be HOT AT ALL TIMES !
