Using Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger to Charge Lithium Ion Battery
Question:
Where is the wire, suppling the +12V to the one o clock position on my Duramax 2500 7 way connection, feed from? I need 14.6v to fully recharge my RV Lithium Ion battery. How does a Redarc BCDC battery charger amplify 12.5V DC to 14.6V DC?
asked by: Russ S
Expert Reply:
The wire that is going to the 12V pin on your Silverado's 7-Way connector is connected to the truck's battery. You should be getting 12 volts of power at the this pin (1 o'clock position) on the connector.
The Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-BCDC1240D referenced in your question is a great option for charging your Lithium ion battery. When hooked up to the truck's battery or alternator, it will do a nice job of maintaining the battery's charge, but to actually charge it from a more depleted state, you will likely need to add a solar panel to the unit. When connected to a solar panel, the charger will automatically draw power from the panels first before tapping into the vehicle battery.
The Redarc Charger features an output voltage of 12V DC.
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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
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- 12V
- Solar Panels to Auxiliary Battery
- Vehicle Battery to Auxiliary Battery
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