Will LiTime's 40A DC-DC charger work from a small trailer's 7-pin plug?
It can, if you set it to its 20A mode. The LiTime 12V 40A DC-DC charger has selectable 20A or 40A output, and a factory 7-pin charge line is not bu...
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Why does my Orion-Tr Smart say input voltage lock-out while the engine is running?
Because the voltage at the charger's input terminals has fallen below the lock-out level, which defaults to 12.5 V in charger mode and restarts at ...
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Will my trailer's LiFePO4 battery push current back into my Ridgeline through the 7-pin?
On a plain wire it can, whenever the charge circuit is live and the truck's battery sits below the lithium's resting voltage. Check with a meter wh...
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Renogy DC-DC charger or Victron Orion-Tr Smart for alternator charging?
Both limit alternator current and charge the house bank properly. Renogy's DC-DC units often include MPPT solar input, so one box handles alternato...
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Do I need a Renogy DC-DC charger if I already have solar?
They cover different failures. Solar charges when the sun is out and you are parked; a DC-DC charger charges while you drive, in rain, and under tr...