Tow Vehicle Battery and Alternator
My trucks alternator is rated at 150 amps. Its starting battery is your typical 600 CCA AC Delco variety. My goal is to increase charging capability through the 7 pin pigtail connector near the hi...
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CJM1973 wrote:I think you want the DC/DC charger close to the trailer battery mounted on the trailer. This puts full voltage right on the battery. Manual says not to connect direct to the alternator... I would connect to the vehicle start battery or for a clean look work this into the main 12v distribution fuse box.
I forgot to ask; if I do proceed with the DC to DC charger, do I wire it directly to the + battery terminal or + alternator lead? The renogy diagram shows multiple methods.
Also, what type of connector is preferred from TV to trailer? Wire will be 4 or 6 awg.
For connectors this set is used for trucks good for 100 amps and up to #4 wire. Truck Camper forum has people happily using this item. Available at NAPA. https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/PHI15336 https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/PHI15326
