Recommended Truck Camper Dual Battery Charging System
Question:
I have a late model truck camper possibly 70s that I have been restoring. The original 12v charging system was taken out before I purchased the camper. Would this work for charging two deep cycle batteries for use on interior lighting, water pressure pump and maybe a fan that runs off 12v? I am looking for a system that I can install and not have to worry about too much.
asked by: Nick P
Expert Reply:
The NOCO # NOC34FR On-Board Battery Charger will work for a shore power to battery power charger for batteries up to 120 amp hours.
Most truck campers will instead use a DC to DC charger for the camper batteries. If your batteries are under 200 amp hours, I recommend the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger - Dual Input - DC to DC - 12V/24V - 25 Amp # 331-BCDC1225D and if they are over 200 amp hours then you will want # 331-BCDC1240D. This will install using fuse kit # 331-FK60.
I recommend wiring your camper batteries in parallel to give you 12V but twice the capacity. I recommend using the Deka 2/0 Gauge Overmolded Battery Cable Harness Assembly - Red - 7" Long # DW04362 to connect your batteries.
Products Referenced in This Question
Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger - Dual Input - DC to DC - 12V/24V - 25 Amp
- Battery Charger
- Battery Charger
- RV/Camper
- Trailer
- 75 Ah
- 200 Ah
- Charges/Maintains
- 12V
- Solar Panels to Auxiliary Battery
- Vehicle Battery to Auxiliary Battery
- Redarc
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Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger - Dual Input - DC to DC - 12V/24V - 40 Amp
- Battery Charger
- Battery Charger
- RV/Camper
- Trailer
- 200 Ah
- Charges/Maintains
- 12V
- Solar Panels to Auxiliary Battery
- Vehicle Battery to Auxiliary Battery
- Redarc
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60-Amp MIDI Fuse Kit for Redarc In-Vehicle 40-Amp BCDC Battery Charger
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Deka 2/0 Gauge Overmolded Battery Cable Harness Assembly - Red - 7" Long
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- Battery
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- Wire Connectors
- 2/0 Gauge
- Harness
- Deka
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NOCO GEN On-Board Battery Charger - AC to DC - Waterproof - 2 Bank - 12V - 10 Amp
- Battery Charger
- Battery Charger
- Boat
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- 12V
- Wall Outlet to Vehicle Battery
- NOCO
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