charging batt from truck while transport

[byeatts]

Anyone know of a regulator/charger that will trim off the battery charge as battery tops off while transporting in trailer, Seems best way for cold starts?. trailers are wired for inside light for power source?

 

[74bronco2]

Anyone know of a regulator/charger that will trim off the battery charge as battery tops off while transporting in trailer, Seems best way for cold starts?. trailers are wired for inside light for power source?

Some trucks now have 110 ac outlets in the pu beds. A battery tender would keep the batt. regulated and toped off.

 

[IDspud]

Your trailer plug center pin has a fused 12v line direct to battery. Hook to it using terminals similar to tender. Will charge off trucks alternator.

 

[AZ800]

Your trailer plug center pin has a fused 12v line direct to battery. Hook to it using terminals similar to tender. Will charge off trucks alternator.

This is what I'd do. But mines just a kick start......
Maybe not for a whole X country trip out west, but for a couple hours up to the Mountian would be fine. Don't get that many amps out of the factory 12v pin.

 

[lundracing]

Heat in your trailer would. Be best. With a good battery and a jump pack for emergencies I don't see the need.


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[byeatts]

Your trailer plug center pin has a fused 12v line direct to battery. Hook to it using terminals similar to tender. Will charge off trucks alternator.

The battery will cook, Has to have its own regulator and not the vehicle regulator which constantly has draw and voltage output.

 

[byeatts]

Heat in your trailer would. Be best. With a good battery and a jump pack for emergencies I don't see the need.


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yes perhaps a small inline water block heater to keep engine warm. surely someone makes a tiny unit for equipment?

 

[KSH]

The battery will cook, Has to have its own regulator and not the vehicle regulator which constantly has draw and voltage output.

Use something like this to protect battery



Tekonsha Accessories and Parts - 2024-07
Designed to fit securely into Tekonsha Breakaway battery cases. Temperature compensated design provides continuous recharge, automatic float mode prevents overcharging. Maintenance free assurance that breakaway batteries are always fully charged.

Features:
DC-to-DC heavy duty quick maintenance charger
Temperature compensated design provides continuous recharge
Automatic shut-off feature will not permit overcharge
Fits securely into Tekonsha Breakaway battery cases
Ideal for seasonal storage and maintenance of RVs, motorcycles, snowmobiles, lawn tractors, and other vehicles that may sit unused for periods of time


Specs:
Application: 12V Battery systems with 4 amp per hour minimum output
1-Year limited warranty


2024-07-S Tekonsha Two Stage 12 V DC Battery Charger

 

[AKdragon700]

Pan Heater + Trickle Charger

I'm in the process of building a sledbed that contains a power converter so I can plug standard 120v plugs into the bed. I installed a nice swing open waterproof box underneath the sledbed that will go up to a recessed waterproof plug in on the deck of the sledbed. I have already installed a pan heater on my KTM 500 with a detachable plug that tucks away. I am also going to add connection leads for a trickle charger. Once the bike is loaded up I will plug in my single plug that doubles into both the pan heater and leads to the battery. Once I am about an hour away from my zone I will flip a a switch in the cab that will then click a relay on and turn the 120v plug hot.

This sealed cabinet will also house all my relays for loading lights and a large light bar for the road.

I'm also going to couple this build out with this alternator.

http://www.ficmrepair.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=429/category_id=-1/mode=prod/prd429.htm

 

[bigchevrolet]

I'm in the process of building a sledbed that contains a power converter so I can plug standard 120v plugs into the bed. I installed a nice swing open waterproof box underneath the sledbed that will go up to a recessed waterproof plug in on the deck of the sledbed. I have already installed a pan heater on my KTM 500 with a detachable plug that tucks away. I am also going to add connection leads for a trickle charger. Once the bike is loaded up I will plug in my single plug that doubles into both the pan heater and leads to the battery. Once I am about an hour away from my zone I will flip a a switch in the cab that will then click a relay on and turn the 120v plug hot.

This sealed cabinet will also house all my relays for loading lights and a large light bar for the road.

I'm also going to couple this build out with this alternator.

http://www.ficmrepair.com/index.cfm...ct_id=429/category_id=-1/mode=prod/prd429.htm

Please provide pictures as work progresses!

 

[wwillf01]

yes perhaps a small inline water block heater to keep engine warm. surely someone makes a tiny unit for equipment?

I am using one from arctic cat this season.. they use then on their diesel ATVs....

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[IDspud]

Sorry, my bad. Guess my 14 years successfully doing it has been a royal screw up.
This is also how most trailer furnace batteries are charged.

 

[Dam Dave]

The battery will cook, Has to have its own regulator and not the vehicle regulator which constantly has draw and voltage output.

It doesn't cook my trailer brake battery................it doesn't cook my toy hauler batteries...............

 

[74bronco2]

It doesn't cook my trailer brake battery................it doesn't cook my toy hauler batteries...............

I have not had it cook a battery but have had it cook a regulator just jump starting it.

 

[IDspud]

What regulator? Jumping truck or bike?

 

[74bronco2]

What regulator? Jumping truck or bike?

Honda bike off of truck. Probly why they label the battery's with a max charge amperage. around 1 amp on the battery in looking at right now.