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03-07-2021, 09:08 AM #11
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I didn’t read where you actually put a volt meter on the batteries to see their state
2021 Imagine 2400 BH
2018 GMC Sierra 4x4 crew2021 Imagine 2400 BH
2018 GMC Sierra 4x4 Crew 1840lb payload
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03-07-2021, 06:25 PM #12
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No experience with the 2019 however, if 5 hours later the state of the batteries is the same charge as when you began the trip, I would accept this as a win. Your batteries are supplying the refer control board and other parasitic draws. With a single/standard alternator truck, breaking even is often as good as it gets. If other folks are experiencing a better charge rate from a single/standard alternator I would also be anxious to hear of it. If you have not already, I would consider installing a battery monitor to see the actual voltage rate or putting a voltmeter on the battery before the trip and upon arrival to determine if you are losing and charge and to what degree.
Geoff and Cheri
2011 F250 CC 6.7L
Firestone Ride Rite Airbags
Pull Rite 16k SuperGlide
2018 Reflection 303RLS, Build date 9/2017
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03-07-2021, 06:50 PM #13
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2021 GD Reflection (150) 5th Wheel 268BH
2019 F250 Gas 6.2L V8 FX4 Crew Cab
PullRite 2100 20K Hitch w/ LOCKED OUT Turning Point
2x Honda EU2200i Generators & 1UP Bike Rack & Roll-N-Lock Bed Cover
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2017 Outdoors RV 23BHS
2017 F150 Sport 3.5L V6 EcoBoost
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03-07-2021, 07:37 PM #14
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Unfortunately, testing the charge pin on the new trucks is not as simple as putting your tester on the charge pin and turning on the truck to see if you have 12 volts.
The new trucks are computer controlled and they need to sense the resistance from your electric brakes before the computer will turn on the 12 volts for the charge pin (at least on late model Fords).
Consequently, your best option is to check your battery voltage before you connect your 7-pin connector and test the battery voltage again (with the engine running) after you have driven your camper for a couple of miles. If you have higher voltage (should be 14.4v +/-) the 7 pin is charging your camper batteries, if your voltage is the same you are not getting a charge from your truck.
It took me a trip to the Ford Dealer to learn the knowledge I am sharing here.David and Peggy
2019 Ford F350 Lariat, 6.7L Diesel, Dually, Long Bed
Running with 20k Reese Goosebox (Love It) and Ford Factory "Puck" system.
Stopping with 8,000 lb Disc Brakes and Titan Hydraulic over Electric Brakes system.
Powering all this fun with 1200 Watts of Solar, two Tesla, Model S, battery modules, 24 volt Victron Inverter.
2018 Solitude 310 GK
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03-07-2021, 08:14 PM #15
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Generally I have not noticed any noise. I stay pretty proactive on preventative maintenance and so far it has served us well. With a 6 3/4" bed I absolutely like the ability to not worry about backing angle. The con is I have experienced several sites where in order to get unhitched I have had to angle the truck off of the pavement in order to get less than 10 degrees. Overall experience is very happy with the hitch
Geoff and Cheri
2011 F250 CC 6.7L
Firestone Ride Rite Airbags
Pull Rite 16k SuperGlide
2018 Reflection 303RLS, Build date 9/2017
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03-08-2021, 07:12 AM #16
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If you have the compass connect, you can use that to read the voltage of the battery after hooking up and applying the brakes for 3 sec..
2021 Grand Design Solitude S Class 3540 GK-R
2021 Ford Super Duty Crew Cab 4X4 DRW 6.7 LWB F350
Curt A 20 Hitch
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03-08-2021, 08:04 AM #17
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2021 GD Reflection (150) 5th Wheel 268BH
2019 F250 Gas 6.2L V8 FX4 Crew Cab
PullRite 2100 20K Hitch w/ LOCKED OUT Turning Point
2x Honda EU2200i Generators & 1UP Bike Rack & Roll-N-Lock Bed Cover
Previous Setup:
2017 Outdoors RV 23BHS
2017 F150 Sport 3.5L V6 EcoBoost
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03-08-2021, 09:08 AM #18
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2021 GD Reflection (150) 5th Wheel 268BH
2019 F250 Gas 6.2L V8 FX4 Crew Cab
PullRite 2100 20K Hitch w/ LOCKED OUT Turning Point
2x Honda EU2200i Generators & 1UP Bike Rack & Roll-N-Lock Bed Cover
Previous Setup:
2017 Outdoors RV 23BHS
2017 F150 Sport 3.5L V6 EcoBoost
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03-08-2021, 09:10 AM #19
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dude, that is just wrong.... I have done the same thing.. !!
2021 Grand Design Solitude S Class 3540 GK-R
2021 Ford Super Duty Crew Cab 4X4 DRW 6.7 LWB F350
Curt A 20 Hitch
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03-08-2021, 01:06 PM #20
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In my perfect world, when you bought an RV you’d stay a couple of nights right at my dealership. The salesman and a tech would be at your beck and call during that time so you’d have a little time to absorb all of the new information and to fix problems.
12.1V is very low. Are you plugged in to shore power?John & Kathy
2014 F250 Lariat FX4 6.2L SBCC
2014 Reflection 303RLS
SW Indiana
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