Jump Starting
06-12-2016, 09:46 AM
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Jump Starting
HI all, I've searched but not finding anything, I want to run a wire from motor home to battery to keep it charged while towing. the problem I have is what terminal on the fuse block is the correct one to connect to. they are both "Hot" owners manual said to connect to terminal with red cover. mine doesn't have a cover Thanks
06-12-2016, 10:23 AM
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Put a fuse on it. Maybe a diode, too.
Turns out there is a module!
From the Brake Buddy website: http://www.brakebuddy.com/pic/instru...structions.pdf
BTW, the jump start location is in your Owner Manual. Get a digital copy from the link in my sig.
Turns out there is a module!
From the Brake Buddy website: http://www.brakebuddy.com/pic/instru...structions.pdf
BTW, the jump start location is in your Owner Manual. Get a digital copy from the link in my sig.
Last edited by donbrew; 06-12-2016 at 11:30 AM.
06-12-2016, 10:34 AM
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The search provided a few pages worth of info on proper jump starting.
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/esp_...arting&type=vb
Best advice is RTFM, or just look at the diagram on the fuse box cover on most cars (they added that in 2008).
I moved this thread since it is not a how to tutorial.
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/esp_...arting&type=vb
Best advice is RTFM, or just look at the diagram on the fuse box cover on most cars (they added that in 2008).
I moved this thread since it is not a how to tutorial.
Last edited by donbrew; 06-12-2016 at 11:44 AM.
06-12-2016, 11:09 AM
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Not familiar with doing this but I'm guessing you should also run a good ground wire between the vehicles.
The amperage from the motor home's charging system would need a large gauge cable to safely attach to the towed vehicle. A ground wire circuit of comparable size would probably be needed.
Using a wire too small in gauge could lead to the wires overheating and be a possible fire hazard.
The amperage from the motor home's charging system would need a large gauge cable to safely attach to the towed vehicle. A ground wire circuit of comparable size would probably be needed.
Using a wire too small in gauge could lead to the wires overheating and be a possible fire hazard.
06-12-2016, 06:53 PM
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Thanks Oldblue for pics. Donbrew if you look at my post I said owners manual said to hook to post with Red cover. as I stated mine doesn't have a red cover,so was unsure which one to hook to. Thanks for link to Hopkins hook up. I'm using 10 gauge wire. also ran wire on previous towed truck straight to battery.