Truck to camper wiring questions
I am new to the forum and owning a 2003 Lance 815. Vehicle is 1992 F-250 7.3 IDI. Also inexperienced with electrical systems. My plan for the setup is almost always dry camping. So I am really w...
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mellow wrote:Hemi Joel wrote:
I have never ran the batteries down enuff that the truck did not start, but I figure if I did, it should still start the generator to charge it back up.
I thought this myself, surprisingly the Onan generator takes a bit of juice to turn over. Ended up Having to get a jump start from a friend as I didn't feel like waiting for the solar to charge it.
After that I installed a Low voltage disconnect switch to my truck battery so it won't happen again.
I also carry one of those remote jumper packs that has a built in air compressor, 12v and 110 volt outlets as well. Just in case. I don't know how well it would do starting the cummins, but it should at least start the generator.
