shore power

[Reelay]

If you keep your trailer plugged into the truck while using shore power does this create any problems for the charging system or any other problems? Thanks in advance.

[kaydeejay]

rskeans wrote:
Dodge does not disconnect the 12V from the 7-pin like both Ford and Chevy.

I think you will find that Chevy (and of course GMC) does NOT disconnect the trailer when the ignition is off.

[Reelay]

rskeans wrote:
Yes, to a point. I'm not sure that the charge wire will allow enough current to charge the trailer batteries in a reasonable time. When you are driving the highway you are charging the trailer batteries. I don't know if you want to let your truck fast idle for a period of time to charge the trailer batteries. Sounds like you are a candidate for solar.

I know a little bit about solar and yes it is a good option. Our summer place is off grid and I run solar panels with eight 6 volt golf cart batteries, charge regulator, and montoring read out, also a Honda 5500 generator as back up. The setup I would need for my trailer would be more equipment to haul with us. But I do carry along our Honda 2000. That is one great quiet backup!
Thanks for the input!

[rskeans]

Yes, to a point. I'm not sure that the charge wire will allow enough current to charge the trailer batteries in a reasonable time. When you are driving the highway you are charging the trailer batteries. I don't know if you want to let your truck fast idle for a period of time to charge the trailer batteries. Sounds like you are a candidate for solar.

[Reelay]

rskeans wrote:
Dodge does not disconnect the 12V from the 7-pin like both Ford and Chevy. So essentially the trailer is charging the truck battery. I had a situation where I was long term with a Truck Camper on my RAM. I disconnected the 7-pin in that situation. For short term, like 1-2 days I wouldn't worry about it.

Thanks, that is why I asked I wasn't sure about that. I have been disconnecting my trailer from the truck no matter how long I stay. Boondocking, RV parks ect. But with shore power isn't the electricity charging both then? So when boondocking can you run the truck when the trailer is plugged into the truck and charge the batteries?

[2112]

Even though my Ford has the relay I make sure not to have them both plugged in at the same time. On a previous TT I had them both plugged in, started the truck and damaged my converter. Now I'm very sensitive to this condition.
YMMV

[rskeans]

Dodge does not disconnect the 12V from the 7-pin like both Ford and Chevy. So essentially the trailer is charging the truck battery. I had a situation where I was long term with a Truck Camper on my RAM. I disconnected the 7-pin in that situation. For short term, like 1-2 days I wouldn't worry about it.