Generator running hooked up to truck

[52 chevy kid]

If I'm pulling camper with generator running doesn't it charge camper battery along with my truck?? I've not tried it yet but it's got me going hmmmm..... Thoughts? Will it double charge and fry something?

[JimD]

Yes the charge voltage will appear at both the camper battery and truck/chassis battery. Shouldn't be a problem as the battery shouldn't take more than it really needs. I've done it a couple of times with no problem.

My current rig has 400 watts of solar which constantly charges my house batteries. When I plug in, the converter will add to the equation. I thought about disconnecting the solar while plugged in but I contacted the solar manufacturer and they said it wasn't needed.

Just my opinion. Maybe there is a battery expert on the forum.

[Grumpy]

Many people run the geny in their MH's for the air while on the road and nobody seems to have a problem.

[52 chevy kid]

Originally Posted by Grumpy

Many people run the geny in their MH's for the air while on the road and nobody seems to have a problem.

I understand on motorhomes there all built as one but I was asking about a camper that I added a generator too...

[Grumpy]

Originally Posted by 52 chevy kid

I understand on motorhomes there all built as one but I was asking about a camper that I added a generator too...

But the scenario is the same. Engine alternator is charging the chassis battery and the house battery at the same time the converter in the MH is charging the battery. Your truck would be charging the truck battery and the trailer battery at the same time the converter is charging your trailer battery.

[52 chevy kid]

Makes sense
Thank you