12-volt refrigerator question
I have a 3-way refrigerator in my Chalet trailer. When I travel from one stop to another, I use the 12-volt option to keep the refrigerator cold along the way. It draws about 9 amps. Then I use eithe...
Forum Discussion
How did you measure the alternator's output? I doubt very much that the output is that high.
The biggest issue with using the vehicle's alternator to charge the trailer's batteries is that the alternator will only put out as much current as needed to keep the vehicle's battery charged and enough to maintain operating current. If the vehicle battery is fully charged, the alternator won't output much more than the operating current.
Yes, increasing wire size will get more charge to the trailer but not that much more.
The biggest issue with using the vehicle's alternator to charge the trailer's batteries is that the alternator will only put out as much current as needed to keep the vehicle's battery charged and enough to maintain operating current. If the vehicle battery is fully charged, the alternator won't output much more than the operating current.
Yes, increasing wire size will get more charge to the trailer but not that much more.
