ASAP HELP, how to add a DUAL PLUG Connector to truck

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Godcreatednu, Jun 16, 2022.

  1. bad-luck

    bad-luck Road Train Member

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    I have the exact set up on my truck and reefer unit to jump start the reefer or my truck. The day after I installed it, my truck wouldn't start and it worked great.
     
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  3. Hulld

    Hulld Road Train Member

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    The only extra thing I did was I added a 120 amp fusible link that I got from advanced auto parts between the battery and the connector to the cable.
     
  4. bad-luck

    bad-luck Road Train Member

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    That is a good idea, I just never put one on mine
     
    Hulld Thanks this.
  5. abyliks

    abyliks Road Train Member

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    Circuit breaker works better then a fuse, just reset it, make sure it’s 4-6 awg wire, I have a double pin for set up for the tarp on my dump trailer. Wrap the wires in some old fire house or heater hose so they don’t chafe,
     
  6. Sharky88

    Sharky88 Heavy Load Member

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    I hav3 a lift Gate on my trailer. I run a 2 pin system positive and negative to a separate whip designed for the gate. Which gate do you have?
     
  7. SmallPackage

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    Two prong is the common set up because that guarantees a good ground supply.
    If it’s a reefer trailer with lift gate just run the gate battery or pump with a 6 or 4ga cable straight off the refer alternator or battery. No need to connect it to a tractor.
     
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