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TC Alternator Connection Diode

reddrum
Explorer
Explorer
I think my diode is dead on the connection from the TC to the truck alternator. What amperage diode is recommended?
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deltabravo
Nomad
Nomad
reddrum wrote:
I think my diode is dead on the connection from the TC to the truck alternator. What amperage diode is recommended?


Have you seen this "diode" that is apparently dead?

Truck manufacturer's don't use a "diode" between the truck electrical system and the RV charging circuit. There's be a relay or solenoid of some sort.

In my Pre-2015 GM truck, the line is hot all the time, so I added a solenoid.

Then later I did a massive upgrade to the charging link
2009 Silverado 3500HD Dually, D/A, CCLB 4x4 (bought new 8/30/09)
2018 Arctic Fox 992 with an Onan 2500i "quiet" model generator

trail-explorer
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Explorer
Kayteg1 wrote:
What diode? My truck has factory relay on trailer charging circuit.
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Ditto.

What model truck used a "diode"?
Bob

Kayteg1
Explorer II
Explorer II
What diode? My truck has factory relay on trailer charging circuit.

Flute_Man
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Explorer
You can check the diode with a multi meter to verify prior to replacing.
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