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Re: Charge dead truck battery (LA) from house battery (LiFePO4)
Thanks for the input folks. I was just trying to sort out the practicality of charging from one type of battery to the other. I suspect the BMS won't allow it and if it did, the rate of charge would be more than a depleted LA battery could handle. I already keep tools plus a spare belt and water pump among other things. Why not throw in an alternator, I suppose?1KViews0likes0CommentsCharge dead truck battery (LA) from house battery (LiFePO4)
Recently I was in a very remote area when my "check guages" light came on indicating the alternator wasn't charging. It eventually came back on (could be a bad ground?). I had a similar situation last year in central Idaho but in that case my alternator actually did die -- fortunately 5 miles before the only town for many miles and with an hour of daylight left. It got me to thinking about options should the truck batteries ever drain down. My house battery is a 200aH LiFePO4. I've been looking to the internet for answers but so far nothing related to this type of situation comes up. How could I safely recharge my truck batteries enough to get me back to civilization? Any thoughts?2.3KViews0likes13CommentsFoot pads for corner jacks?
I'll be chasing elk in CO this September and I plan to offload the TC so I don't have to haul it back and forth on what are essentially 4x4 trails. Basically, I'm using the TC for a base camp. Anyhoo, I'm sure there are lots of great DIY ideas for foot pads besides the standard lynx leveler types. I'd like to build something that is better suited for uneven ground. Any ideas out there?3.4KViews0likes13CommentsNew TC, have questions...
After looking at tons (literally) of TC's I've finally decided to have one ordered from the builder with the specific options I want. The floorplan is based on an 8' model and will be sitting on a 2005 Dodge 2500 shortbed with some overhang. I'd like to add skirts with built-in storage but then I'd have to take the tailgate off. Since I'll be unloading the camper on longer trips (ie. elk hunting), I'd like to keep the tailgate and secure the bed with some type of tonneau cover while the TC is off. Are there any other options?912Views0likes2Comments
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