Path: news.eternal-september.org!eternal-september.org!feeder3.eternal-september.org!panix!.POSTED.2602:f977:0:1::2!not-for-mail From: Ted Heise Newsgroups: rec.outdoors.rv-travel Subject: Re: Charging from tow vehicle Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2025 13:46:36 -0000 (UTC) Organization: My own, such as it is Message-ID: References: Injection-Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2025 13:46:36 -0000 (UTC) Injection-Info: reader1.panix.com; posting-host="2602:f977:0:1::2"; logging-data="486"; mail-complaints-to="abuse@panix.com" User-Agent: slrn/1.0.3 (NetBSD) On Wed, 5 Mar 2025 19:57:51 -0600, sticks wrote: > On 3/5/2025 4:11 PM, Ted Heise wrote: > > >> Now this could be from the line not being hot (e.g., > >> because of a fuse needed), or because a multimeter won't > >> work. But I vaguely recall having gotten a 12-13 V reading > >> from the pins some time in the past. So maybe the sparking > >> blew the fuse. I'm trying to run down where that would be > >> and will let you know what I find. > > > > Okay, I found the fuse (designated "trailer battery") and > > found it was definitely blown. Put in a replacement, and > > still get no sign of 12 V at the proper pins (at about the > > 1:30 and 7:00 positions). > > > > So I guess next is to ask the dealer to look at it. > > > > Might look for a test light too, I guess. > > To be honest, it is a good sign that it was blown. Yeah, I thought of that too. > ...I did the exact same thing on my F-150. It hard to get > in there. But since it shorted out and blew the fuse, it must > have meant you actually had power there! Get your test light > and you'll know for sure. LOL Glad to know it's not just me. :) -- Ted Heise West Lafayette, IN, USA