WRH
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I'm upgrading my trailer to an LiFePO4 battery that can suck 50 AMPs if left to it's own desires. I'd planned on installing a DC to DC charger to limit how much it sucks from the truck (2019 Ram 1500 Bighorn w/ Tow package). I'm thinking maybe 10 amps tops is what the truck is wired/set up for?
Questions:
1. Do these trucks have something to limit the draw (besides a fuse)? If I didn't use a DC to DC charger would I suck the life out of my truck / blow the fuse every time?
2. How many amps are they geared to feed my trailer as we are cruising down the road?
Lead acid vs lithium is like a baby suckling compared to a grown man chugging a beer. I don't want the trailer drinking all my beer....
Any ideas and suggestions are helpful! Maybe the new trucks electronics just take care of everything for me... not sure. I know since I'm doing it, there is nothing in my trailer to limit it. I'm running the wire straight to the battery....
Thanks!
Questions:
1. Do these trucks have something to limit the draw (besides a fuse)? If I didn't use a DC to DC charger would I suck the life out of my truck / blow the fuse every time?
2. How many amps are they geared to feed my trailer as we are cruising down the road?
Lead acid vs lithium is like a baby suckling compared to a grown man chugging a beer. I don't want the trailer drinking all my beer....
Any ideas and suggestions are helpful! Maybe the new trucks electronics just take care of everything for me... not sure. I know since I'm doing it, there is nothing in my trailer to limit it. I'm running the wire straight to the battery....
Thanks!