Charging the camper battery when driving
I'm trying to wrap my head around this one. We just finished up a weekend at a campground about 3 1/2 hours away. When we're pulling out, I switch the fridge over to 12v to keep it cold. I had the hit...
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vladio
One option is to disconnect the fridge from the trailer battery so it does not get discharged (leave the trailer break away connected).
Each inch of wire and every connection (battery (both), fuse/circuit breaker (@both batteries), ring terminal crimps, 7 blade connector, ... can be an issue. They need to be clean and secure.
Volt meter readings at the trailer battery and 12v terminal block on the fridge while operating can be helpful.
If your 115 watt fridge is draining the trailer battery, make a change.
One option is to disconnect the fridge from the trailer battery so it does not get discharged (leave the trailer break away connected).
Each inch of wire and every connection (battery (both), fuse/circuit breaker (@both batteries), ring terminal crimps, 7 blade connector, ... can be an issue. They need to be clean and secure.
Volt meter readings at the trailer battery and 12v terminal block on the fridge while operating can be helpful.
If your 115 watt fridge is draining the trailer battery, make a change.
