Expert Answers about Battery Charger

Can BRW77FR Be Wired To The Battery In Conjunction With A Solar Charger
The problem to watch out for, is not the voltage, it's the current (cfm). If your battery recommends 30a max charge current and both of your chargers are rated at 15a, you're good to use them both at the same time. If your chargers are both 30a units, then you could damage your battery. Since both the Solar # BRW54FR and wall charger # BRW77FR are 7.5 Watts I don't see there being an issue. The wall charger has a cut off when the batter is fully charged and the solar will maintain the the...
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How to Tell if Tow Vehicle Has Smart Alternator to Install Redarc BCDC Charger
I have a way for you to test and see if your 2007 Nissan Xterra has a smart alternator (I doubt it does), but I unfortunately don't have a list of what vehicles have a smart alternator so it will require you to do some testing: 1. Locate your main vehicle battery 2. Start the engine, ensuring any fans, radio, lights etc. are turned off. 3. Take a voltage reading across the main vehicle battery 4. Leave running for around 5/10 minutes, then repeat step 3 If your readings are around...
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Battery Management System To Charge All Batteries Types On A Trailer From Solar, Shore, and Vehicle
To charge your batteries on your 2015 Lance 1575 from your vehicle or solar power and that is compatible with lithium batteries, I recommend the The Manager30 Battery Management System with Lithium Profile Item # RED88FR and the Pollak 7-Circuit-Breaker Junction Box Item # PK52249. The junction box helps protect the battery sensor from corrosion. This kit is to charge and manage your batteries from solar power and from shore power. This kit operates like 6 products in 1 - auxiliary battery...
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Portable Solar Panel Charger for Charging RV Batteries During Day
That amount of amperage/wattage that the two charger kits you mentioned are capable of really wouldn't be adequate to charge a depleted battery. Especially in a day as they are more designed to keep a battery topped off in storage more than anything. These both can put out up to 7.5 watts. You'd want something with more output than that like the Goal Zero Boulder Briefcase Kit part # 287-32408 which is rated for 100 watts.
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Charging Lithium Trailer Batteries While Driving
Yes, your solution is a DC to DC charger as there is not a "good" way to charge your 100Ahr trailer battery using your Tacoma's 7 pin connection only. You will get some low amperage trickle-charge while hooked up and the alternator running, but not enough to fully charge your trailer battery. For systems where your trailer batteries are rated for 75-200 Amp-hours, use the Redarc # 331-BCDC1225D 25-Amp, Dual-Input DC-DC Charger. You will additionally need three Redarc # 331-FK40, 40-Amp...
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How Do I Keep My Trailers Break Away Battery Charged When In Storage?
For maintaining your trailer battery I recommend using a Duracell Battery Charger and Maintainer # DU87FR. This will plug into a standard wall outlet and charge/maintain your battery to help extend the battery life. If you park your trailer where you do not have easy access to power the Bright Way Solar Battery Charger # BRW54FR can be used to charge the battery. This can be mounted to part of the trailer and is also easily removable with the 2 prong in line plug. If you store your...
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Options for Charging Trailer Battery and Winch Setup
It sounds like you're looking for the "Option 2" method for wiring your winch and battery on a trailer in the attached helpful article. Basically if you're looking to have it setup as a standalone system then you'll wire the winch to your battery and then use a separate charger like the CTEK US 0.8 Charger # CTEK56865 to charge the battery when you have the trailer parked next to AC power. The alternative is to charge the trailer battery from the battery/alternator on your tow vehicle....
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How to Charge Battery Bank on R-Pod Using Tow Vehicle and Solar Panel Power
It looks like you're needing the Redarc BCDC Battery Charger. This comes in a few different sizes but you'll need either the 25 Amp # 331-BCDC1225D or the 40 Amp # 331-BCDC1240D. These will charge the battery bank on your R-Pod via the tow vehicle but they also have a connection for a solar panel setup and will prioritize solar panel over the tow vehicle. They also have a smart charge system so they will read your battery bank and apply the best case scenario to get the battery bank topped...
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Can Redarc Smart Start Battery Charger # 331-SBI212D Allow Charge of Two Batteries
Yes, the Redarc Smart Start Battery Isolator # 331-SBI212D will allow you to have both batteries charging when connected to shore power. You'd need to put this inline with the charge that is currently going to the one battery so that you can run a charge wire to both batteries from it.
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Difference Between NOCO Genius Smart Battery 5 Amp and 10 Amp Chargers
The amp rating is really the only difference between the NOCO Genius Smart Battery Charger 5 Amp # 329-GENIUS5 and the 10 Amp # 329-GENIUS10. The 5 amp weighs in at 1.5 ls and works with batteries up to 120 amp-hours while the 10 amp weighs in at 3.3 lbs and works with batteries up to 230 amp-hours. So the 10 amp version is for a bigger application but that's it. I don't know what battery you have in your Yamaha but you can use the specs I mentioned above as a guide. There should be...
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Recommended Battery Wall Charger for Two 6V Batteries on RV
You could technically use the NOCO Genius Smart Battery Charger # 329-GENIUS2D for the battery bank on your RV but I recommend using a 2-bank charger like the NOCO Genius Multi-Bank # NOC24FR instead. Reason being that sometimes more cost-effective chargers like this can get tricked into thinking the battery bank is in a good place when that first battery reaches full charge. With the 2-bank setup you will be charging the batteries separately so you know they will each be getting the best...
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Recommended 12v to 12v Charger for Maintaining Batteries In 2019 Chevrolet Silverado
Since you already have a 4awg wire run from your motorhome to your 2019 Chevrolet Silverado, I recommend using the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-BCDC1225D. This will protect from overcharging the batteries in your Silverado.
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How to Connect Solar Panel to Redarc BCDC Battery Charger
Great question! You'll need to connect the power wire from your solar panel to the yellow wire on the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-BCDC1240D but the ground wire will be it's own ground so that will need to be to your vehicle frame or OEM ground connection. You can connect to the yellow wire using the MC4 Connector Kit # RED98VR or you can use the 16' MC4 Connector Kit # RED38VR to connect to your solar panel wiring. You'll ground the negative connection and then you...
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Will Bright Way Switch Mode Battery Charger Work With Optima AGM Battery
What we have is the FC60-1205000UX which is the same as the # BRW77FR. This will work with your Optima AGM blue top battery. From what I found, the FC60-1205000UT shares the exact same specs it just has a slightly different design so it should work for your application.
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Parts Needed to Install Trailer Brake Controller in 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan
Since your trailer has electric brakes, you will indeed need to install a brake controller to actuate them. I'd recommend a proportional brake controller like the Curt # C51140 Triflex for safe, effective and predictable braking. To install the brake controller, you'll need to begin with a 4 pole trailer wiring harness. You can provide one by installing # C56331. With the 4 pole in place, you'll install the controller using our # ETBC7 brake controller install kit. The kit includes every...
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NOCO Genius Smart Battery Charger Showing Standby When Connected
The standby you're seeing on the # 329-GENIUS10 is one of the 9 modes and means that it is off. Pressing mode should bring it online and allow you to choose the correct voltage and battery type. Once this is done, the charging indicators will light up to show you the charge level of the battery. If it is fully charged there will be a slow pulsing green light. I have attached a review video below along with the written instructions for your reference.
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Does 7.5 Watt Bright Way Solar Battery Charger Need to Be Disconnected When Hooked to Tow Vehicle
Great question! You will be fine leaving the Bright Way Solar Battery Charger # BRW54FR connected to your trailer battery bank while connected to your tow vehicle. Neither source should provide enough power to overcharge your bank. The only time I would worry about disconnecting the solar panel kit is if you're going to be driving around a lot on any given day or if you'll be going on a road trip. In theory you should still be okay to leave it connected but I always like to stay on...
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How To Charge Camper Battery From Vehicle Battery While Being Towed
To charge your battery on your camper properly while towing I recommend the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger - Dual Input - DC to DC - 12V/24V - 25 Amp Item # 331-BCDC1225D combined with Jumper Cables with Blue Quick Connect - 28' Long Item # 3375601026. Because the BCDC system requires a minimum of 4 guage wire, the clamp connectors on the cables can be removed. Installing the BCDC Charger allows your vehicle to fully charge your trailer battery without draining the vehicle battery,...
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Fuse Kit to Use with Redarc BCDC Charger part # 331-BCDC1240D
With the Redarc BCDC Charger part # 331-BCDC1240D you want to use 60 amp MIDI fuses for both connections which we actually have as a kit with part number # 331-FK60.
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Max Wire Gauge That The Manager30 Battery Management System Uses
6 gauge wire does translate to 13.3 mm and the nearest cable size of 16 mm. The # RED88FR states it can handle up to a 10 mm2 wire which is actually 7 gauge so that would be the max wire gauge to use.
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Will the Bright Way Solar Battery Charger Work with Two Separate Batteries
The Bright Way Solar Battery Charger part # BRW54FR is for a single battery or a single bank of batteries (12 Volt Only). If you have multiple batteries or multiple battery banks then you'd need to hook up a solar panel to each depending on your goal and power needs.
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Using NOCO 2 Bank Charger With Parallel Batteries in Truck
Yes, you can use the NOCO GEN On-Board Battery Charger # NOC34FR on your pickup's parallel batteries without disconnecting them. If your batteries were in a series, they would have to be disconnected. Since your batteries are parallel and maintain a 12v load but have increased amp capacity, then it is actually ideal to have both of them charging with these banks. Just make sure each bank is connected to its own 12V battery. One thing to note is that the NOCO Gen5x2 # NOC34FR is the mini...
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Will The OptiMate Smart Battery Charger Work W/ A Lithium LifePO4 Battery On A 2019 Harley Tri-Glide
Yes, you can connect your Lithium LifePO4 auxiliary battery on your 2019 Harley Davidson Tri-Glide to the OptiMate Smart Battery Charger # MA99JR. This battery charger has a 6-Step charging algorithm which automatically charges, tests, and maintains without overcharging, multiple battery profiles let you charge a variety of battery types at different voltages, and also supports flooded, AGM, and gel batteries.
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Will The OptiMate Smart Battery Charger # MA99JR Maintain an RV Battery For 12 Volt Solar Batteries?
Yes, you can use the OptiMate Smart Battery Charger # MA99JR to maintain the battery on your seldom used RV. It will provide charging from your 12 volt solar batteries as long as the voltage is above 11 volts on the solar batteries.
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Smart Battery Charger for 12V Car Batteries
For your Toyota RAV4 and charging 12V car batteries I recommend the NOCO Genius Smart Battery Charger - AC to DC - 6V/12V - 10 Amp item # 329-GENIUS10. The NOCO Genius charges and maintains lead acid and lithium-ion batteries. It has a start voltage sensor that detects dead batteries as low as 1 volt. The multi-stage charging algorithm charges 2x faster than traditional chargers without overcharging. It analyzes the battery's condition to provide a customized charge.
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Are DC to DC Chargers Capable Of Being Mounted To Trailer Frame and Exposed To The Elements?
Generally you do not want to leave a DC to DC charger exposed to the elements. While a charger like the OptiMate Smart Battery Charger # MA99JR does have a durable weatherproof case they restrict use to inside only. We do have the Breakaway Style Charger # 20011 which is very small and designed to fit inside the battery box.
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Will Bright Way Battery Charger BRW77FR Work With Deep Cycle AGM Battery?
Yes, The Bright Way # BRW77FR you were looking at will work with a deep cycle AGM battery, and have no problems charging it then maintaining it once charged. I included an install video of my buddy Kevin putting this in a cargo trailer for you to take a look at.
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Can NOCO Battery Charger be Connected to Remote Battery Connection Points
As long as the remote connections are clean and useable you shouldn't have any issues connecting your NONO charger, like part # 329-GENIUS10, to the remote battery contacts. If you find the connection isn't solid then I recommend installing the X-Connect Eyelet Terminals # 329-GC002 permanently to your battery and securing the pigtail inside your engine bay so it's a quick and easy connection when you need to connect the charger to your vehicle. This fits 1/4" eyelet terminals so if...
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What Does Flashing Yellow Light Mean on Bright Way Switch Mode Battery Charger
I checked out the instructions of the Bright Way Switch Mode Battery Charger part # BRW77FR for you. It states that a yellow blinking light means that the battery is bad or defective. Therefore, I recommend taking the battery in to have tested or testing this yourself using a tester like the Digital Battery Tester and Analyzer part # PT76QV. If the battery test good, then you'd want to file a warranty claim or replace the charger.
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What Ignition Circuit Does 60-Amp Relay Kit for Redarc # 331-BCDC1225D Wire To
The pin of the relay that comes with the # 331-RK1260 that runs to "ignition" only needs a power source that is active when the key is on to basically tell the relay to activate. You don't have to actually splice into ignition wiring. So basically any circuit on the vehicle that is only active when they key is on would work when installing the # 331-BCDC1225D.
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Is Redarc Manager30 Battery Management System Good Choice for Two Lithium Batteries
The The Manager30 Battery Management System with Lithium Profile # RED88FR that you referenced is correct for your application. It works with your type of batteries and puts out enough amperage to keep them charged as well. A 30 amp charge on a 12 volt battery is a very solid charge. The batteries will still charge very quickly with 30 amps ran to them. Most battery chargers don't supply a fraction of that. This only is designed to charge batteries and does not supply AC power to...
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What Gauge Wire Do I Need to Add 10 Feet of Wire to 2 Banks of the NOCO GENPRO # NOC84FR?
Great question! I reached out to my tech at NOCO, and he confirmed that the 14AWG leads of the NOCO GENPRO On-Board Battery Charger - AC to DC # NOC84FR can be extended up to an additional 10' without modifying or moving the fuse. The fuse must remain in place and the additional length must be added after the fuse. It is important to note that any AC modifications will void the warranty and is strongly not recommended. The warranty will remain intact as long as these guidelines are followed....
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Only First Set of Green Lights Shown on Bright Way Switch Mode Battery Charger for Dump Trailers
I checked the instructions for the Bright Way Switch Mode Battery Charger for Hydraulic Lift and Dump Trailers part # BRW77FR and they show that if you have three of the four lights illuminated, this indicates the battery is good and the system just needs to continue charging for maintenance. If your truck is hooked to the battery and running at 2,000 RPM all four lights mean you're getting a charge from the tow vehicle.
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Charger to Use on Battery of Trailer that Can Connect to Generator or Shore Power
You could use a battery charger like the NOCO charger part # 329-GENIUS10 with the generator or shore power like you mentioned to keep the battery charged.
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Charging 4 Batteries But Only Using 3 With The NOCO GENPRO On-Board Battery Charger - 4 Bank
Yes, this is something that you could do. The NOCO GENPRO On-Board Battery Charger - AC to DC - Waterproof - 4 Bank - 12V - 40 Amp, part # NOC84FR, will maintain up to 4 batteries. You can set your back up in parallel or series, charge all four batteries, then remove the cable from the fourth battery. You would add it back in when you need it. I have included a video demo below.
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Solar Input Voltage Range For Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger
The Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger - Dual Input part # 331-BCDC1250D is only compatible with unregulated 12V nominal solar panels. You can use 2- 12 volt solar panels in series. The solar input voltage must not exceed 32V. I have attached a snip from the instructions for your reference.
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What Types of Batteries Can the Furrion RV Converter & Battery Charger Charge?
The Furrion # FCVSDC60A RV Converter & Battery Charger is designed to charge lithium batteries only. Lithium batteries can also produce sulfate crystals and suffer from sulfication when inproperly maintained.
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Recommended DC To DC Battery Charger To Charge Lithium Trailer Batteries
For a simple DC to DC battery charger for your new lithium battery I recommend the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # RED96FR. This charger is compatible with AGM, gel, standard lead acid, calcium, and Lithium ion (LiFePO4) batteries and recommended for batteries rated for less than 75 amp-hours. You will need a 23-Amp MIDI Fuse Kit for Redarc In-Vehicle 12-Amp BCDC Battery Charger # RED76FR inline between the Ram battery and charger and the 30-Amp MIDI Fuse Kit for Redarc In-Vehicle...
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Which Size Fuses Are Needed To Install Redarc BCDC Battery Charger 331-BCDC1225D?
The Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Charger # 331-BCDC1225D you were looking at requires a 40 amp fuse between the charger and the start battery, a 40 amp fuse between the auxiliary battery and the charger, and another 40 amp fuse between the auxiliary battery and the load. This is shown in the included diagram for Lithium batteries. The isolator # 331-SBI12-LLD you are using does not count as a fuse. Redarc recommends using their 40-Amp MIDI Fuse Kit # 331-FK40, and since two fuse holders...
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Recommended Battery Charger for 4 AGM RV Batteries
The battery charger is best selected based on the size of the battery bank and battery type. The OptiMate 7 Smart Battery Charger part # MA37JR can charge/maintain a bank up to 400 amp hours. It works with flooded, AGM, gel, Ca-Ca (lead calcium), and deep cycle batteries. The two ring terminals will simply be attached to the last battery so you don't have to unhook each one. It will work with both parallel and series wiring.
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Mounting Locations For Redarc BCDC Battery Charger
The Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-BCDC1225D can be installed in several different places, depending on what you plan to use it on. It is designed to connect to an alternator, a solar panel, or both. If you plan on using it for a vehicle, you should install it in an area under the hood that has sufficient room, and free of moving parts on the vehicle like the fan or belts, etc. If it is to be used on a boat, or any other application, it should be mounted in a ventilated...
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Can I Use Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger To Charge Starter Battery
The Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger part # 331-BCDC1225D is designed to charge an auxiliary battery using the starter battery in your vehicle. Most people use the setup to charge their trailer battery with the vehicle's battery and a solar panel. If that is what you are trying to do then this will work perfectly for you. I have attached a diagram for your reference. If you are trying to charge your starter battery in the vehicle you would need a jumper starter like part # 329-GB70...
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Will Redarc Battery Charger BCDC Get Hot When in Use
I wouldn't say that the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # RED96FR gets hot when used but it does get noticeably warm. It definitely would not get to 150 degrees. You would not be able to run two of these in parallel so if you need more amperage only option would be to go with the 25 amp version part # 331-BCDC1225D.
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Owners Manual for Bright Way Switch Mode Battery Charger # BRW77FR
Yes, I attached a picture of the owners manual/instructions of the Bright Way Battery Charger # BRW77FR that I got from them.
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Solar Panel Charging Option for a 12V5AH Breakaway Battery
There are solar options for charging a 12V5AH breakaway battery. You could use the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-BCDC1225D. This charger includes an input for connecting a solar panel without the need of a regulator. The attached photo shows how to connect a solar panel and how to connect the charger to the battery. The yellow input wire is for the solar panel. I've attached a video to help with the installation to make it easy.
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Does the Redarc BCDC Receive Power From the 7 Way Connector
Yes, you'll be able to use the 12v feed from your tow vehicle via the 7 way connector to power the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger - Single Input - DC to DC - 12V/24V - 12 Amp # RED96FR; this is the recommended installation of this unit and you won't need to run any wires to the vehicle. I've linked an installation/review video we did of this charger that you might also find informative.
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Do Two Power Wires Run to the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger
I apologize for any confusion but you do need to run the additional wire you mentioned when installing the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger part # RED96FR. The circuit that runs to the ignition is what turns the charger on when the vehicle is running and the heavier gauge wire is what allows the charger to put a higher amp charge on the battery.
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What Is The Benefit Of Connecting To Alternator Versus Directly to Battery Terminal
I reached out to my contact at Redarc and confirmed that when using the In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-BCDC1225D the only benefit is the increased amperage when you connect the unit to the alternator versus the battery directly. This is a big help in charging versuses maintaining a secondary battery and maintaining the use originally designed in the system for the starter battery. The alternator will increase the amperage the unit will receive and charge the additional battery...
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Is the # MA37JR the OptiMate 7 Smart Battery Model TM-261v3?
I can definitely shed some light on the issue for you. When our product page says that a product "replaces" a product, it means that the former product is obsolete and/or discontinued from production. The current model is the model that is shown. With that being said, the # MA37JR is the model TM-261v3. You are correct that this model replaces the TM-261. However, the label changed between these models. The # MA37JR does have the gold color instead of the blue color of the TM-260 and...
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How to Check if the 2.5-Watt Solar Battery Charger is Working
The 2.5-Watt Solar Battery Charger # PTW2997 that you referenced will have 2.5 watts of power for output, but that is under the right circumstances. If you are in a heavily shaded area then that would affect the output compared to if you were out in the middle of an open field. The blue light will only blink when it is absorbing light, so if you have it exposed to direct sunlight and the blue light is not blinking then the solar panel is most likely damaged.
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Does Redarc RedVision/Manager30 Include Fuses
I attached a picture that I took from the manual of the Redarc RedVision Total Vehicle Management System with Manager30 # RED79FR that shows what fuses are included and what are not. For fuses we have the # PT52FR which includes the 10 amp and 30 amp fuse you'd need.
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Is Bright Way Charger # BRW77FR Weatherproof
Ideally you'd keep the Bright Way Charger part # BRW77FR away from exposure to any wet weather but it is considered weatherproof.
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Will the Bright Way 12V, 5-Amp-Hour Switch Mode Charger Work On a 12 Volt Cart Battery
The Bright Way 12V, 5-Amp-Hour Switch Mode Charger part # BRW77FR is designed for use with 12 volt batteries with an amp hour rating over 5 amps. If this is what you have then it will work great.
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Can You Connect The NOCO GENPRO Battery Charger To Multiple Batteries in Parallel?
The NOCO GENPRO On-Board Battery Charger # NOC74FR can charge up to 3 different battery banks. It cannot connect to different batteries in a parallel or series bank of batteries. By connecting to one of the batteries in your parallel bank it will charge all of the batteries at once. If you had it connected to multiple batteries in the same bank it will not charge correctly as it will misinterpret the charge it sees as battery voltage.
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How To Choose the Correct Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger for Auxiliary Battery On Vehicle
In order to choose the correct Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger you'll need to know the amp hour capacity of the battery bank. This would not include the starter battery for the vehicle just the auxiliary battery, the starter battery would get more than enough charge from the vehicle's alternator. Therefore, for a single 12 volt battery you'd need part # 331-BCDC1225D which is rated for 75-200 amp hour batteries (Odyssey PC2150 = 100 Ah). The Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger...
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What Is Actually Required to Install the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger
In regards to the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger part # 331-BCDC1240D, there are indeed a bunch of add-on's as the battery charger can be used in conjunction with other Redarc products such as the Manager 30 and RedVision. That said, all you really need to get setup and charging your battery/batteries would be the 60-Amp MIDI Fuse Kit part # 331-FK60 (For 40 Amp Models) and some misc. primary wire for power and ground etc. which you can pick up locally. The rest of the stuff you...
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Will Item # RED96FR Work To Charge 2 12 volt Batteries On A Boat
The Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger Item # RED96FR will absolutely charge your 12 volt batteries on your boat trailer if wired correctly. It works with 12 and 24 volt systems and can be used with multiple types of batteries. Keep in mind the charge comes from the towing vehicle battery through the 7 pole plug. The BCDC charger disperses the charge to the auxiliary batteries on the trailer. Installing this is going to require the 23-Amp MIDI Fuse Kit Item # RED76FR, 30-Amp MIDI...
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How Does Redarc BCDC RED69FR Install
I attached a wiring diagram for the Redarc BCDC part # RED96FR for you to check out to show you where everything needs to wire but I also attached a link to the install instructions for you to check out as well.
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How Does Deka Battery Isolator # DW08770 Wire to Dual Battery Setup
I attached a diagram that shows how the Deka Battery Isolator # DW08770 wires to a dual battery setup like you have.
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Using Redarc BCDC Charger to Charge Secondary Battery on GMC Yukon
The Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-BCDC1225D that you referenced is exactly what I recommend for this application and it will work perfectly. This charger is specifically designed to not just maintain but charge up a secondary battery while driving with its multi-stage charging design that boosts the charge (up to 25 amps) from the truck's battery. Even if the secondary battery were to get low on power you don't have to worry about any damage being done to the alternator....
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Does Redarc BCDC Charger Run Wire to Front of Vehicle if Used with Smart Alternator
Since your vehicle does have a smart alternator you do need to run a wire from the Redarc # RED96FR to the ignition. I also attached a diagram that shows how this installs on a Lithium setup like you have.
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Is Redarc Redvision RVIA Compatible
I checked with Redarc about the Redvision part # RED79FR and they said that REDARC products are listed by a recognized RVIA 3rd party listing agency – UL LLC.
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Can Redarc Smart Start Battery Isolator # 331-SBI212D pass 200 Amps to Deep Cycle Battery
The Redarc Smart Start Battery Isolator # 331-SBI212D that you referenced would work well for you since you need to pull 200 amps through it from your starter battery. I attached a diagram that shows how this wires to your setup as well. This has a max continous current of 200 amps and can be used with LiFePO4 batteries.
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Solution to Making Charging Dump Trailer Battery from Tow Vehicle Battery as Efficient as Possible
Yes we have the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # RED96FR which essentially is the same thing as the charging system you referenced as it gives you a way to enhance the charging circuit ran to your 7-way to put the best charge on the trailer batteries.
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How to Connect NOCO Genius Smart Battery Charger to Battery Bank
You will need to connect the alligator clamps from the NOCO Genius Smart Battery Charger # 329-GENIUS5 to the positive and negative posts on your battery bank. This will be the positive terminal of the "output" battery and the negative to the battery post that is grounded (see attached). Please note this is only a 5 Amp charger so it will be a pretty slow charge.
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How to Charge a 12-Volt Auxiliary Battery on an Enclosed Travel Trailer
In order to charge the 12-volt auxiliary battery on your enclosed travel, I recommend taking a look at the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-BCDC1225D. This will use the power created from the vehicle's alternator to provide a charge to the trailer battery. The BCDC has a charging process that can charge and maintain most 12-volt auxiliary batteries. The DC power source can be from either the vehicle and/or a solar panel. You can use the attached chart to determine the...
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Does Bright Way Switch Mode Battery Charger for Hydraulic Lift and Dump Trailers Go Into Float Mode
The Bright Way Switch Mode Battery Charger for Hydraulic Lift and Dump Trailers # BRW77FR does not go into a float mode once the battery is topped off. It basically will always put out a 5 amp charge as long as it's hooked up. This is a relatively small charge though so it won't over charge.
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Can Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-BCDC1250D be Used with Lithium Batteries
The Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-BCDC1250D that you referenced is compatible with Lithium batteries like what you are planning on converting to. This can also accept charge inputs from an alternator and solar panel so it will work well in that regard as well.
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Battery Management System for Camper in GMC Sierra That Can Charge from Solar/Alternator/Shore
Your best option is the The Manager30 Battery Management System with Lithium Profile # RED88FR. It does everything you need it to do, is perfectly compatible with your setup and batteries, and is an all-in-one solution that eliminates the guesswork of trying to piece together something that would most likely cost about the same.
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Why is the Power On Light Stay on when Unplugged on My Bright Way Charger # BRW77FR?
I went ahead and called my tech at Bright Way, and he confirmed that there's a diode that prevents backflow from the battery to the charger on the Bright Way Switch Mode Battery Charger # BRW77FR. These are on all Bright Way models in order to make sure that the device does not leech off the battery. With that being said, the issue you are having is most likely the LEDs taking a couple minutes to dim after unplugging. As long as the device is functional in every other way, there is no replacement...
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Charging Trailer Winch Battery from Battery in a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500
The best thing you can do is connect the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-BCDC1225D to the 12V Power wire on the 7-Way connector and then connect your battery to it. This not only charges your battery but it also maintains it to keep from overcharging. It will not pull power from your starter battery when the ignition isn't on. For times when you may be sitting for a while and you would like your battery to still charge you can also throw a solar panel like part # PTW2997...
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Can the NOCO GENPRO On-Board Battery Charger Charge The Batteries While They Are Powering Devices?
Yes, you can have the NOCO GENPRO On-Board Battery Charger # NOC84FR connected and charging a battery while the battery is being used. The charger will continuously monitor the state of the battery and charge when needed. If fully charged it will maintain the battery. As this charger has 4 separate banks for charging different batteries you should be sure not to connect to any batteries that are wired together in series or parallel. As when the batteries are connected the charger it...
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Can 12 Volt Accessory Circuit of Trailer 7-Way Charge Lithium Battery
Lithium batteries charge a higher voltage than standard batteries. They require 14.6 volts to charge whereas other batteries will charge at a lower voltage. So the 12 volt accessory pin of your 7-way is not providing your RV lithium battery with a significant charge which is why you'd want the Redarc # RED96FR which has a lithium battery profile you can set it on.
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Could Bright Way Solar Battery Charger # BRW54FR be Used as Trickle Charger for Towed Vehicle
Yes you could use the Bright Way Solar Battery Charger # BRW54FR to charge a battery being towed by a motorhome. The output of this is 7.5 watts.
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Recommended Way to Charge my Trailer's Breakaway Battery
Both the CTEK US 0.8 Universal Battery Charger with Pulse Maintenance part # CTEK56865 and the Bright Way Solar Battery Charger and Maintainer part # BRW54FR would work well for this application. I prefer the solar option as it wouldn't require shore power. As an alternative I would instead use just the Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger part # 20400. Since you're already going to be installing a breakaway kit why not one with a built...
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Instructions for BrightWay BRW77FR Battery Charger
I've contacted Brightway, who forwarded me a copy of the instructions they include with the # BRW77FR switch mode charger. I've provided a clip showing the instructions for you.
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Recommended Solar Panel Connection for Furrion Prewired Solar Connection on Trailer
The 2.5-Watt Solar Battery Charger # PTW2997 is a great option for your solar charging needs on the go. This product will not completely supply the needs of your Furrion camera system but can be used along with a battery to charge the battery so the battery can power the unit. I recommend the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger - Dual Input - DC to DC - 12V/24V - 25 Amp # 331-BCDC1225D which will allow you to have power from a solar panel amplified and will amplify the trailer battery...
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What Are the Dimensions of the Bright Way Solar Battery Charger and Maintainer
The Bright Way Solar Battery Charger and Maintainer - 12 Volt # BRW54FR is 9" long x 10-1/2" wide x 1/8" deep.
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What Voltage Specification is the Optional LED on the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger?
I went ahead and reached out to my contact at Redarc, and he confirmed that the LED voltage is 3 volts. It is important that the 3-volt LED does not have an integrated resistor. I went ahead and attached a wiring setup photo and highlighted where you add an that LED.
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Will the Bright Way Solar Battery Charger Work with Group 27 Batteries
The Bright Way Solar Battery Charger part # BRW54FR will work on a group 27 battery as they are 12 volt and meet the 5 or more amp hour minimum. Please note, this won't charge a battery from dead but rather make sure it stays topped off.
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Maintenance Charger for 6/12 Volt Deep Cycle RV Battery
The NOCO Genius Smart Battery Charger part # 329-GENIUS10 would work great as a maintenance charger for a 6 volt and 12 volt setup as it is compatible with both voltages. It can put a 10 amp charge on the batteries but also goes into maintenance mode once it's fully charged. We don't carry hydrometers at this time.
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Can Powerhouse TC2 2-Amp Trickle Charger Be Used for 12V Car/Camper Battery
The NOCO Genius Smart Battery Charger # 329-GENIUS2D is suitable for 12V batteries rated up to 40 amp-hours so if the 12V battery on your camper is rated for 40 amp-hours or less, you can use it. However, most standard sized 12V batteries are going to be rated for higher than that. This particular charger has a maximum output of just 2 amps so it's going to take a really long time (if ever) to charge up a full size 12V battery if it's anything less than fully charged when hooking it up....
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What Makes the Bright Way 12V, 5-Amp-Hour Switch Mode Charger Good for Hydraulic Lift Trailers
The functionality of the Bright Way 12V, 5-Amp-Hour Switch Mode Charger part # BRW77FR is not much different than a standard AC to DC charger. The benefit of the above and what makes it more geared towards hydraulic lift trailers is the integration of the battery charger inside the battery box meaning you don't have to keep the battery box lid open while charging the batteries and running cables out. The charger also has a cutout off to prevent overcharging as well as push to test LEDs.
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AGM Battery Charging Recommendation Between Smart Charger or Solar Panel
If your trailer is going to be parked near an outlet when you aren't using it then a smart charger will be more cost-effective and still sufficiently charge your battery, but if your trailer isn't near an outlet then you'll need to go with solar panels. I personally like the solar panel setup the best because it means your batteries can virtually be charged anywhere there is sun but a lot of this has to do with your budget so below is what I recommend out of either system - pricing can...
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How to Wire Trailer 6-Pole Connector to Provide 12V Battery Charge Circuit
The pin/function assignments for 6-pole and all other trailer wiring formats are shown in the help article that is linked for you. I also included a photo of 6-pole connectors detailing their common function assignments. In 6-pole connectors the 12V auxiliary power circuit is usually assigned to the center pin. But some trailers will instead be wired with the brake power circuit on this pin. It just depends on the trailer. You can determine which wiring setup is on your trailer by applying...
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Deka Battery Isolator Wiring From Main Battery
The 'E' connection you are referring to on the Deka Battery Isolator # DW08771, is the connection made to any of your vehicle's high amperage remote turn on lead, or ignition wire. This connection will not go to your ignition coils positive number 15 terminal.
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Is DC-to-DC Charger Required To Use Power Sonic RV Lithium Battery LiFePO4 PS94FR?
You do not need to have a DC-to-DC charger like the Redarc # 331-BCDC1225D installed in your trailer to use the Power Sonic RV Lithium Battery - LiFePO4 - Bluetooth - Group 27 - 12V - 100 Amp Hour # PS94FR you have. You can hook the battery directly to the 12v power circuit of your tow vehicle, but this will not charge up the battery. It will only put a maintenance charge on the battery due to that circuit having so little of an amp rating. Since you are not worried about having the...
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Can NOCO Genius Battery Charger and Maintainer # 329-GENIUS10 Be Left on Battery
The NOCO Genius Battery Charger and Maintainer # 329-GENIUS10 that you referenced can be left on as long as you'd like it to be installed. It will lower the charging down to a maintenance level once the battery is full charged so that it doesn't end up over-charged. This type of maintenance charge will keep it topped off and very healthy for when you go to use it. This is compatible with Lithium batteries like what you have as well.
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Recommended Battery Isolator for 220 Amp Alternator in Class A Motorhome
In regards to battery isolators, they should be rated at or close to the changing amperage rating of your alternator. They don't really need to exceed this as it's very unlikely your alternator will ever reach its max charging amperage. I recommend the Redarc Smart Start Battery Isolator part # 331-SBI212 which is rated at 200 amps. This isolator has a ton of great features like the ability to connect to an LED (not included) that can be mounted in your cab for easy viewing of diagnostics....
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Battery Charger to Allow the Accessory Mode on a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 to Remain On
The NOCO GEN On-Board Battery Charger # NOC54FR is intended to be a permanent mount solution. It will maintain a charge using 5 amps. Whether this is enough will depend on how long you are leaving the accessories on and how quickly the accessory mode on your Silverado 2500 depletes the battery. From what I could find researching this, people have found the 5 amps to be sufficient when using the accessory mode for a few hours at a time.
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How to Power Interior Lights on Enclosed Trailer
The best way to power interior lights in your enclosed trailer is with an independent 12 volt battery mounted on the trailer. To do this, mount the battery with Battery Box # TLA7708R and use junction box # 38656 to tap into your 7-way so the battery gets a maintenance charge when you are hooked up to the 7-way. Hooking up the junction box will require ring terminals # 44-5310A, and wire # 12-1-1 to run to each light, and you can use rocker switch # PK34308 to turn them on and off. Your...
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Will Bright Way Solar Battery Charger BRW54FR Overcharge Battery
The Bright Way Solar Battery Charger - 7.5 Watt Solar Panel # BRW54FR has a controller, so it won't overcharge your battery. I have added links below to a couple video reviews for you to check out as well of the Bright Way Solar Battery Charger - 7.5 Watt Solar Panel # BRW54FR.
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Adding a Solar Panel to Charge a Trailer Breakaway Battery
Part # PTW2997 works great for charging your breakaway battery when the trailer is not in use. This product is easy to hook up and fairly inexpensive compared to the price of a new battery. I strongly recommend this product. We do not carry any breakaway kits that include a solar panel but adding this unit will keep your battery charged on the trailer while it is being stored. When you are going to tow, you can unhook the unit from the battery and it will be good to go while towing.
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Solar Panel Battery Charger
The perfect solution is the Bright Way # BRW54FR Solar Battery Charger. Small, cost effective, versatile and easily up to the job. I personally installed this charger on my trailer last October and it kept the batteries (two 6-volt, 235 Amp Hour) topped off all winter long. Lots of options for installation. Comes with it's own inline charge controller. Just hook up to batteries - face towards sun - all done.
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Should RV Get Winterized If its Going to be Used Every Weekend
You're in a tough spot if you plan to use the RV a lot during the winter months. The problem is that you have to winterize the water system so that the pipes don't freeze, but you'd be having to undo the winterizing process every time you use the trailer. Best option would be to store it during the week somewhere indoors that will be above freezing so that you can get by without winterizing the system.
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Should I Install a Relay To Cut Power To Trailer Battery Charge on 7-Way with Vehicle Off
The battery charge line circuit is not keyed in many vehicles from the factory meaning it has constant power. If you wish to install a simple isolator then you can do so but a better option is the Redarc Smart Start Battery Isolator with Wiring Kit part # 331-SBI12KIT which actually monitors the status of the start battery and uses that to determine when it should charge the aux battery. It can also pull power from the aux battery to charge the start if something goes wrong. This is a must...
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Is There A Way To Monitor The Battery Charge Level Of The Battery In My Dump Trailer
We do have an option to monitor the battery power level, but this will just have the one function, unfortunately. With that being said, the CTEK Battery-Health Indicator Cable w/ Panel Box # CTEK56380 will have the standard green (good), yellow (needs to be charged), and red (dead battery) and actually has the CTEK Comfort Connect port so you can connect something like the CTEK MULTI US 7002 12-Volt Universal Battery Charger w/ Pulse Maintenance # CTEK56353 as a charger if needed. We...
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Can I use the Noco Genius5 while my trailers own converter remains connected to the battery?
I reached out to my contact at NOCO and they do not recommend having your trailer charger/converter charging the battery at the same time as the NOCO is charging the battery. They feel it could overcharge and damage the battery. I did not mention that you already had concerns about your old charger overcharging. When your onboard charger is not working the NOCO would be an excellent way to keep your battery charged as it will turn off/on as needed to keep the battery topped off. I don't...
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Can I Attach the Tow Vehicles Battery to the Trailer to Charge It
In order to charge the two batteries you have on your trailer using the tow vehicle you are going to want to install a battery charger for which I recommend using the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-BCDC1225D. This battery charger will use the power from the vehicle's alternator to charge the trailer's batteries and not the tow vehicle's battery. This will also divert the charge back to the tow vehicle's battery once the batteries on the trailer have been fully charged. There...
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Can Redarc BCDC Battery Charger Connect to 7-Way 12 Volt Accessory Circuit
The Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # RED96FR would function if connected to the 12 volt accessory circuit of your trailer wiring but it's not going to provide as much of a charge compared to if it was connected directly to your truck battery since it would make the connection with a heavier gauge wire. 8 gauge would work best.
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