60-Amp Relay Kit for Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger

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• Where to Connect the Wire for Ignition Switch of the Redarc 60-Amp Relay Kit on a 2020 Ford F-150
  To connect the 60-amp Relay Kit, part # 331-RK1260, to the ignition switch, you can tap into any circuit that receives power when the ignition is on. You may be able to use the fuse for that circuit. For your 2020 Ford F-150, there is a passenger compartment fuse panel that's behind trim panel in the righthand side of the passenger footwell. Fuse number 18 is the one for the ignition switch.
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• Will 60-Amp Relay Kit for Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-RK1260 Handle 60 Amps
  The 60-Amp Relay Kit for Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-RK1260 will easily survive use up to it's amperage rating of 60 amps. Under normal regular use there would be no need to replace the relay frequently.
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• Is Relay Kit Needed for BCDC Installation if Ignition is Already Ran to BCDC on Trailer
  If you have an ignition wire running from your 40 Amp BCDC # 331-BCDC1240D then the 60-Amp Relay Kit # 331-RK1260 isn't needed. There just has to be enough power on that wire to reach back to the BCDC so it can read the alternator properly. Basically if the BCDC is reading everything properly then you have enough power. Otherwise you need the relay kit. If you were having a problem running the ignition wire all the way to the BCDC then that's when the relay kit would be used.
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• Does 2017 Chevy Colorado Have Smart Alternator
  According to my research yes, your 2017 Chevy Colorado does have a "smart alternator" although you will want to verify this. There should be a sensor on the post of your battery terminal if you do have a smart, or variable voltage, alternator. If so then you would need the 60-Amp Relay Kit # 331-RK1260 to use the 25 amp Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-BCDC1225D.
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• Installation of Redarc BCDC1225D with Redarc RK1260- Blue Wire Location
  If you're installing the RedArc BCDC # 331-BCDC1225D using the 60-Amp Relay Kit for Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-RK1260 you will connect the relay to the vehicle ignition. I've also linked the wiring diagram for this installation for you to use as a guide.
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• Can Redarc 12 Volt to 12 Volt Charger be Used on Vehicle with Smart Alternator
  To charge a trailer battery with a vehicle that has a smart alternator does require the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-BCDC1225D with the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger Relay # 331-RK1260 like you mentioned if you don't have access to a ignition power source. See picture for further explanation and how to wire it up. If the batteries are wired in parallel you could charge both of them with this charger but you wouldn't be able to charge them individually with a single...
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• How Do I Wire My BCDC 25-Amp Charging System to My Solar Panel?
  If you are looking to connect the 60-Amp Relay Kit for Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-RK1260 to your BCDC 25 amp charging system like the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger - Dual Input - DC to DC # 331-BCDC1225D, you no longer need the relay kit. The BCDC charger has a direct solar input. I went ahead and attached the wiring diagram from the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger to give you perspective about how to wire the BCDC charger to your solar panel. The yellow...
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• Wire Gauge Required for Redarc 60-Amp Relay Kit
  According to the instructions for the 60-Amp Relay Kit # 331-RK1260, the power wires need to be at least 6mm (squared) which is the equivalent to 10 Gauge Wire # 10-1-1.
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• RedArc BCDC Battery Charger Compatibility with Variable Voltage System and AGM Batteries
  The Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger - Dual Input - DC to DC - 12V/24V - 40 Amp # 331-BCDC1240D is designed to work with smart alternators like yours when you use the 60-Amp Relay Kit for Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-RK1260. You will also need to use the 60-Amp MIDI Fuse Kit for Redarc In-Vehicle 40-Amp BCDC Battery Charger # 331-FK60. This prevents your alternator being overloaded and it won't back-feed your alternator either. This system is rated for AGM or Lithium...
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• Connecting 25 Amp Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger to Ignition Wire
  Let's start with the ignition wire you were asking about for the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger - Dual Input - DC to DC - 12V/24V - 25 Amp # 331-BCDC1225D. What you will do is connect the blue wire from the charger directly to an ignition source via 8 gauge wire so it will be a direct connection to wiring that gets power when your ignition is turned on. If you have a smart alternator or have a long run to an ignition source you can also use the 60-Amp Relay Kit for Redarc In-Vehicle...
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• Does 60-Amp Relay Kit for Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger Need Connecting to Ignition Source
  The 60-Amp Relay Kit for Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-RK1260 does not eliminate the need for the blue wire ignition feed on a truck with a smart alternator, which your 2018 Chevy Colorado does have, according to my research (to know for sure you can take a look at the battery, as there should be a battery sensor on one of the terminals). The relay kit's purpose is to give you a short cut to if it is difficult to run the ignition feed, so it is not absolutely necessary....
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• Why Do I Need to Use the 60-Amp Relay Kit for a Redarc BCDC Battery Charger
  The reason why Redarc recommends using the 60-Amp Relay Kit # 331-RK1260 and larger Anderson connectors like the kit # BDW20047 when installing the BCDC Battery Charger # 331-BCDC1240D is due to the smaller OEM gauge wire that is used on your 2019 Ford F-150 (and other pickups) for that 12V power. If you think of electricity like water and the wiring like a hose, you want the biggest hose possible at the source (your battery) so you have the most amount of energy getting to the BCDC as...
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• Why is Relay Kit for Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger Needed for Smart Alternator
  The 60-Amp Relay Kit for Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-RK1260 is needed - but not necessarily required - for use with the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-BCDC1225D (25 amp) or # 331-BCDC1240D (40 amp) with a smart alternator because those chargers require starter battery voltage and running an ignition feed to the charger can be difficult. Your example of a long run to a trailer is on the money and exactly what it would be needed for. I have added a cut out...
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• What Gauge Wire Should be Used with Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger
  Since the estimated length of the wire run you'll have with the part # 331-BCDC1240D is between 18 and 20 feet you'd want to use 4 gauge wire. If the run was less than 16 feet you could use 6 gauge. The two relay kits you mentioned actually provide different purposes. The part # 331-SBI12KIT is for allowing the charger to charge two batteries in the best way possible whereas the # 331-RK1260 is for connecting to a vehicle that has a smart alternator. These come with all needed circuit...
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• How to Tell if 2019 Ram ProMaster 1500 Has Smart Alternator
  I believe you are talking about a smart alternator and from my understanding your 2019 Ram ProMaster 1500 shouldn't have one so you'll be good to use the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-BCDC1240D with the Redarc Smart Start Load Disconnect # 331-SBI12-LLD. A normal alternator has a constant output of the same amount of power while a smart alternator can vary the power output depending on what the vehicle demands. Typically these are found on economy or high-end cars but there...
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• What Ignition Circuit Does 60-Amp Relay Kit for Redarc # 331-BCDC1225D Wire To
  The pin of the relay that comes with the # 331-RK1260 that runs to "ignition" only needs a power source that is active when the key is on to basically tell the relay to activate. You don't have to actually splice into ignition wiring. So basically any circuit on the vehicle that is only active when they key is on would work when installing the # 331-BCDC1225D.
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• Recommended Vehicle To Trailer DC to DC Charger for Multiple Trailer Batteries
  Your auxiliary power wire gauge at your 7-way along with the discontinued CTEK40186 will be sufficient to charge your trailer batteries. The CTEK D250S will amplify the signal from your auxiliary power to boost it to 20 amps versus the 2-3 amps of a system without the CTEK unit. Changing your gauge of wire to 8 and adding the # DL24086 connections will help slightly but if you are wanting to charge multiple batteries well and more quickly/efficiently, you really will want the discontinued...
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• How To Charge Camper Battery From Vehicle Battery While Being Towed
  To charge your battery on your camper properly while towing I recommend the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger - Dual Input - DC to DC - 12V/24V - 25 Amp Item # 331-BCDC1225D combined with Jumper Cables with Blue Quick Connect - 28' Long Item # 3375601026. Because the BCDC system requires a minimum of 4 guage wire, the clamp connectors on the cables can be removed. Installing the BCDC Charger allows your vehicle to fully charge your trailer battery without draining the vehicle battery,...
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• How to Tell if Tow Vehicle Has Smart Alternator to Install Redarc BCDC Charger
  I have a way for you to test and see if your 2007 Nissan Xterra has a smart alternator (I doubt it does), but I unfortunately don't have a list of what vehicles have a smart alternator so it will require you to do some testing: 1. Locate your main vehicle battery 2. Start the engine, ensuring any fans, radio, lights etc. are turned off. 3. Take a voltage reading across the main vehicle battery 4. Leave running for around 5/10 minutes, then repeat step 3 If your readings are around 14.4V...
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• Recommended RV Shore Power to Lithium Battery RV Converter and Engine Alternator to Lithum Charger
  The Progressive Dynamics PD9100 Series Inteli-Power Converter - Lithium - 12 Volts - 60 Amps # PD9160ALV will allow up to 60 amps power draw. It sounds like you are able to pull more, so I recommend upgrading to the 80 amp # PD9180ALV. This will charge your batteries in about 2 hours give or take. If you want to charge your battery while driving, I recommend the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger - Dual Input - DC to DC - 12V/24V - 40 Amp # 331-BCDC1240D along with the 60-Amp MIDI...
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