Do batteries charge while driving?
Hey all, I'm just getting into camping with a travel trailer and was wondering if the batteries "automatically" charge while attached to the tow vehicle? I have verified I have 12v+ at the correct pi...
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Yes it will charge the RV battery but it will be slow. It won't cause any damage to the system. (don't leave it hooked up overnight or differences in battery charge could drain one).
With an RV fridge, the first question is does it have a 12v DC option. Some do but most run on either propane or 120v AC. If it has the 12v DC option, expect around 12amps as the heating element usually runs around 150w. If the truck wiring is in good shape and connected properly, that's about as much as you can expect.
If you want to charge the batteries, there are better options. Anything you get while driving consider it a bonus.
With an RV fridge, the first question is does it have a 12v DC option. Some do but most run on either propane or 120v AC. If it has the 12v DC option, expect around 12amps as the heating element usually runs around 150w. If the truck wiring is in good shape and connected properly, that's about as much as you can expect.
If you want to charge the batteries, there are better options. Anything you get while driving consider it a bonus.
