Jumper Battery
#1
Posted 14 October 2012 - 05:29 PM
http://www.sears.com...=1&blockType=G1
Are there other options I should consider?
#2
Posted 14 October 2012 - 06:26 PM
2022 F350 7.3L; family trailer at the moment and some aluminum stuck together to eventually form another truck camper
#3
Posted 14 October 2012 - 06:50 PM
1999 Chevrolet step side FWC Hawk shell personal build
#4
Posted 14 October 2012 - 07:20 PM
#5
Posted 14 October 2012 - 08:27 PM
Where are you going to store the "jumper" battery? You might as well get the real thing and place it where the rest of us do.The battery's that come with the campers will at least give you more hours of usage.Wiring one up with the truck charging system isn't a problem or a tricky one.You will be better served to go with an in house battery.The jumper goes have those added features but after you use the 22ah power what than?What do you think of using a portable "jumper" battery to power a camper? My '05 RAM doesn't have the room to mount a 2nd battery under the hood and I'm not thrilled with the idea of installing a battery inside the camper. I like the convenience of a portable battery, but I'm not sure it would be up to the task for more than an overnight trip.
http://www.sears.com...=1&blockType=G1
Are there other options I should consider?
Frank
2002 Tundra AC TRD 4WD Limited 2009 ATC Bobcat loaded http://sharychic.blogspot.com/
#6
Posted 15 October 2012 - 01:06 AM
I like the AGM battery, but I thought they require a special charger.
#7
Posted 15 October 2012 - 05:14 AM
#8
Posted 15 October 2012 - 02:45 PM
Also, does an AGM battery hook up to the charging system just like a standard battery. I've read the AGM battery requires a special charger.
#9
Posted 15 October 2012 - 04:30 PM
Also, does an AGM battery hook up to the charging system just like a standard battery. I've read the AGM battery requires a special charger.
Most shore power charges (ie the ones you plug into 120V AC) that are stage charges have settings specifically for different types of batteries. Does your camper have the IOTA charger or no charger at all right now?
The main issue with the truck alternators is sometimes they won't completely top off the battery, but as long as there is a shore power charger or solar charger they can finish off the job to maintain optimal battery life.
2022 F350 7.3L; family trailer at the moment and some aluminum stuck together to eventually form another truck camper
#10
Posted 15 October 2012 - 04:49 PM
Such as this one (mine), for example:Most shore power charges (ie the ones you plug into 120V AC) that are stage charges have settings specifically for different types of batteries.
FWC Hawk (2005) on a Ford F250 Supercab, 6.8L V10 gas (2000)
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