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09-11-2014, 07:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wahoonc
On a lot of trucks there is an optional relay or fuse that has to be installed to get the charge line hot. It is usually NOT installed by the factory, dealer is supposed to take care of it.
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Where would this fuse/relay be located? I'd like to check and see if I have one on my F150.
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09-11-2014, 08:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wanderer
Where would this fuse/relay be located? I'd like to check and see if I have one on my F150.
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It goes in the fuse box under the hood. What year F150? I have a 2003 and when it stops raining I will see what the book says on it. I know I have a 12 volt feed on my 7 pin plug.
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09-11-2014, 09:58 PM
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If your Ford has the tow package it will be under the hood on the driver side. Should be close to the inside fenderwell.
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09-11-2014, 10:36 PM
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Thanks! I have the tow package but not the Max Tow package. It's a 2009 btw.
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09-12-2014, 01:24 AM
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I'm pretty sure that a factory 7 pin connector has a 12V going to the trailer. The break away battery needs to get charged some how. (I'm referring to cargo trailers, not campers.
Battery goes dead, no brakes.
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09-12-2014, 02:53 AM
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Watch this hope it helps.
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09-12-2014, 07:15 AM
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Watch this hope it helps.
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Where is this video from? Certainly different schematic than my Ram, if you look at some of the other videos, they have the schematic that matches all the 7 pin connectors I've had.
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09-12-2014, 07:21 AM
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I just answered my own question. That you tube video is made by a company in Belfast Ireland.
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09-13-2014, 04:02 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hddecker
I'm pretty sure that a factory 7 pin connector has a 12V going to the trailer. The break away battery needs to get charged some how. (I'm referring to cargo trailers, not campers.
Battery goes dead, no brakes.
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you are correct, 7 pins have 12v lead... trucks do charge
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09-13-2014, 05:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wanderer
Where would this fuse/relay be located? I'd like to check and see if I have one on my F150.
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Gordon,
The easiest way to check is with a test light or multimeter. The center pin is your 12V charging circuit. Depending how the OEM wires the vehicle, you may need to have the TV running to see power.
The auxiliary battery (TT) circuit should be isolated so that your camper doesn't draw down the starting battery. I still have a new battery isolator from my emergency kit, out in the garage, left over from the good old days.
It used to be you could open the hood and see exactly how the TV was wired, now with everything built in to modules you need a schematic to figure it out.
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09-26-2014, 10:56 AM
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Donzinger, what model and where did you get the solar charging kit?
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09-26-2014, 03:46 PM
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No, the center is NOT the 12V+ It is used for backup lights, if used. This is the diagram I use. Notice the reference is reversed, i.e. looking at the plug vs looking at the connector. On my new Titan, the 12V+ only comes alive when the engine is on, thus there is a relay between the battery and the connector. For that matter, in my Titan, the same goes for the turn signals. I know, I had to restore the operation of these relays to get everything to work. I hope you find this diagram helpful!
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09-27-2014, 10:18 PM
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Quote:
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Donzinger, what model and where did you get the solar charging kit?
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I got the two most recent panels from Home Depot online with military discount - they are Grape Solar. The pair that I took off my old 5th wheel before trade in are Kyocera and they are on this unit as well for a total of 370 watts.
My charge controlller is a Sunforce 30A unit. Coleman actually rebrands the Sunforce unit and sells it too. They are identical if you look at them.
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10-01-2014, 07:01 PM
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My truck will charge my trailer batteries.
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10-01-2014, 07:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hazerdous
My truck will charge my trailer batteries.
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As does mine. Of course I had to take the fuse box cover off under the hood, connect a red wire to a power post then buy and install a 40 amp fuse.
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