Recommended Truck Camper Dual Battery Charging System

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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.

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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.

expert reply by: Jason S

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