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rickst29
Explorer
Jul 23, 2017

WHY Tow Vehicles don't recharge Trailer batteries quickly.

I write this post as a new Thread, providing definitive answers for two questions which appear frequently - and have been answered incorrectly upon most occurrences. The way that it all works is compl...
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theoldwizard1
Explorer II
Jul 31, 2017
rickst29 wrote:
MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
DC to DC booster on tow vehicle
DC to DC bucker on towed vehicle

Yep, my favorite (and the one I use). That's "Solution #2", but with the "fixed Voltage" Buck Converter replaced by a Solar Controller. The Solar Controller determines the correct battery charge voltage automatically. :)

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