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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If the computerized regulator system in the truck just "replaces what was used in starting" then it's pretty stupid.
Any regulator system worth its salt should be charging based on the state and condition of the battery!
When a depleted house battery is connected to the truck, it is essentially connected in parallel to the truck's starting battery. Together they should read as a partially depleted battery and the truck's charging system should begin charging to bring the battery up to full charge.
When the truck's charging system does not do that and instead stops charging because it put so many Amp-hours based on how much it thinks it takes to start the truck, there is a problem.
Any regulator system worth its salt should be charging based on the state and condition of the battery!
When a depleted house battery is connected to the truck, it is essentially connected in parallel to the truck's starting battery. Together they should read as a partially depleted battery and the truck's charging system should begin charging to bring the battery up to full charge.
When the truck's charging system does not do that and instead stops charging because it put so many Amp-hours based on how much it thinks it takes to start the truck, there is a problem.
