Can Redarc BCDC Battery Charger Connect to 7-Way 12 Volt Accessory Circuit

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Now when I wired it up to my 2019 F150 7Pin Female plug.... and Installed it on the pick up truck, Should I - ground out the Orange and Green wires on the unit and what is the best spot on the pick up to mount the unit...!!!

asked by: Joe B

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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.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Joe F.

5/26/2022

Now when I wired it up to my 2019 F150 7Pin Female plug.... and Installed it on the pick up truck, Should I - ground out the Orange and Green wires on the unit and what is the best spot on the pick up to mount the unit...!!!

Jameson C.

5/26/2022

If you will be charging a lithium battery you'd need to connect the green and orange wires together as that's how that mode is selected. If it's not that type of battery you'd just ground the green wire and leave the orange disconnected which you can just tape up out of the way. If mounting on your truck I'd say best place to mount it would be somewhere behind the bumper under the bed in a place that seems to be the most secure and safe. Not directly behind the wheels either. I wish I could be more specific but we haven't installed this on a truck like yours yet.

Answer 1

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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Answer 2

For a quick connect/disconnect style of wiring connector to connect the blue wire of the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger #RED96FR to trailer wiring a single bullet style connector would be really easy to use and effective. We don't carry…

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Answer 3

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…

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Answer 4

The amperage rating of the battery charge line circuit which is run through the trailer connector will be based on the vehicle as not all are the same. That said, most trucks can handle up to 40 amps. If you see yourself exceeding this rating or your…

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Answer 5

So smart alternators are one that typically have a lower voltage charge when the vehicle is accelerating and then a drastically higher voltage when the vehicle is coasting. This is a way to minimize the load on the engine when needing the power of…

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Answer 6

The Hopkins Tow Package Wiring you referenced, part #HM11143395 will plug into the trailer wiring connectors located under and behind the rear bumper. The connectors are usually found over toward the drivers side frame member. If the controller is…

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Answer 7

What you need is the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger - Single Input - DC to DC - 12V/24V - 12 Amp #RED96FR. This will allow you to pull power from the vehicle battery to charge your auxiliary battery on your trailer. The fault recognition…

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Answer 8

Your trailer battery will receive a maintenance charge, but will not charge up when towing with your 2022 Honda Pilot and plugged into the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way Trailer Connector #118286. So if you're okay…

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Answer 9

Hey there James; good question and the reason a battery charger is needed is because the 7-way on your truck doesn't provide a full charge to your trailer battery, it is a maintenance charge. There is too much power loss due to the distance from…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Can Redarc BCDC Battery Charger Connect to 7-Way 12 Volt Accessory Circuit

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