Truck Wiring Question
#1
09-25-2005, 04:19 PM
Truck Wiring Question
I have a 1986 Ford F250 diesel 4X4 and I just bought a truck camper for it. While climbing around under the truck I discovered that I already have a 6 wire harness and plug; however, I need a 7 wire for the camper because I need to be able to charge the battery in the camper. I don't believe that there is a wire to charge the battery in my existing 6 wire according to some diagrams I have seen of the wires in the 6 wire. Does that sound correct? If so can i use the wires I need from my existing 6 wire and then pick up the charging wire from the alternator? I am told I should use 10 gauge stranded wire and it should be of a grade to with stand temperatures under the hood along with a 30 amp fuse. Is this there special wire for this? Do I just fit a 10 gauge wire directly to the alternator or do I hook it up at some other point? Can I then attach that wire along with the wires I need from the existing 6 wire to my new 7 wire receptacle. I don't need all of the wires since I don't need the turn signals or the electric brake or the auxiliary wire which are part of the 7 wire plug. Electrical wiring makes me crazy, so any help any of you might be able to provide would be much appreciated. Thanks very much in advance for your assistance.
#2
09-25-2005, 05:23 PM
#3
09-25-2005, 09:47 PM
If so can i use the wires I need from my existing 6 wire and then pick up the charging wire from the alternator?
I am told I should use 10 gauge stranded wire and it should be of a grade to with stand temperatures under the hood along with a 30 amp fuse. Is this there special wire for this?
I don't need all of the wires since I don't need the turn signals or the electric brake or the auxiliary wire which are part of the 7 wire plug.