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heyobie
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Nov 11, 2022

Can I charge the house battery with the engine alternator?

I have a Class C, 1988 Ford 350 Travel Master with one good house battery. When I boondock in cold weather, my propane furnace can get me thru 1 night. If I want to drive to another non electric spot,...
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heyobie
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Nov 11, 2022
Gritdog,

To get the charge from the alternator to the house, can I just run a wire from the positive car battery terminal to the battery switch that goes to the house battery! I don't want to play with the alternator if I don't have to.

If so, does it need to be a large diameter cable or a 12 wire sufficient?

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