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tooldad1041
Explorer
May 09, 2013

Want to add a battery to my truck camper - help please

I am new to truck campers, however I know that trailer campers have this feature. Most of the time where we camp, we will be running off a generator or 12v power. I want to add a battery to my tru...
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whizbang
Explorer II
May 10, 2013
tooldad,

You absolutely must disable the 12V frig operation. The current drain is enough to kill whatever battery you have it connected too --- especially your truck battery. 12v frig operation is a cruel joke that the RV manufacturers pull on the unsuspecting public. Seriously, you have to have a Diesel Pusher with multiple house batteries in order to successfully run a 12V frig.

Would it be helpful if I took photos of my battery install?

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