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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noteven wrote:Your stock charging system if working properly should provide the 12 to 15 amps needed to run the fridge on 12 volts. The battery will still be low upon arrival so you would need to plug in or charge with a generator upon arrival.
Will a DC-DC charger handle the load of a “3 way” fridge while driving with the vehicle connected to the camper via the 7 way plug charge wire?
My system does not keep up as configured by Ford and the RV maker...
Yes even the 20 amp DC/DC charge converter will make a significant improvement on getting the proper power to the battery if your OEM system is a bit inadequate. Install the DC/DC converter on the trailer close to the battery.
