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02-08-2022, 06:29 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jul 2021
Location: Niceville
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Electrical Connections to Tow Vehicle
New to trailering and the fifth wheel. I also have a Lance 1191 truck camper. Lance recommends using their proprietary connector, with heavy-duty wiring direct from the TV battery (w/circuit breaker) to supply sufficient amperage to the camper. Lance mantains the OEM wiring is insufficient.
I haven't seen anything on this forum yet, so I was wondering it the OEM 7-pin trailer wiring is sufficient for the 5er 12v needs, or should I replace it with heavier gauge wiring direct from the battery? Secondly, If I do that, does it affect the TV's computer and sensing that the 5er is attached/trailer brake sensing?
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Craig & Sharon, Niceville, FL
2015 Montana 3582RL
2015 Ford F-350 DRW, 6.7 diesel, Anderson Ultimate Connection Gooseneck Hitch
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02-08-2022, 06:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
Posts: 2,944
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I don't know anyone that has replaced their wiring.
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Tom and Gail
2013 Mountaineer 362
2012 Silverado 2500
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02-08-2022, 06:44 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,155
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Towed my Monte for 14 years first with the OEM 7 pin bumper connector on my 2007 F350 and then with the OEM 7 pin in-bed connector on my 2012 F350 and never a problem.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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02-08-2022, 06:46 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Alton
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I installed a DC-DC charger (link below) as a back up to my Solar system for boondocking trips.
The most I have measured going through the 7 way cable is about 7A. I believe the wire is rated for 30A. That circuit in my truck has a 30A fuse.
I did not Disconnect the 7 way 12vdc wire since we don't always boondock.
I would say if it ain't broke don't fix it.
https://www.montanaowners.com/forums...hlight=charger
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Daryl and Marianne,
2019 3130re 20th Anniversary Edition
2016 F350 Lariat
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02-08-2022, 09:47 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
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12 years of fulltiming and over 225,000 miles all with the original wiring.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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02-09-2022, 07:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Anderson
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Your truck will send a trickle charge to your camper battery, which basically will keep the battery topped off while driving. It's not intended to power the entire trailer. Replacing the wire will not change anything, except cost you needless time and money. Leave it as is and don't try to improve something that can't be improved.
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2019 Montana High Country 375FL
2014 Chevy Silverado Duramax, 6.6L Dually
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02-09-2022, 09:32 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
Posts: 2,944
M.O.C. #5651
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DQDick
12 years of fulltiming and over 225,000 miles all with the original wiring.
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I thought I was up there with 16 years and 125,000 miles. You doubled me!!! You must travel year round!
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Tom and Gail
2013 Mountaineer 362
2012 Silverado 2500
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02-09-2022, 09:54 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Carson City
Posts: 2,017
M.O.C. #21963
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No problem with existing wiring, ever. I would be concerned about tapping into the TV battery directly especially when boondocking. That battery(s) need to stay charged for obvious reasons.
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