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Originally Posted by All Things Outdoors
Hi all,
I've got a caravan with a Ctek D250SA dc to dc charger which requires the installation of an ignition wire so that the charger can tell when the smart alternator is running or not. My question is has anyone installed one of these chargers in their Jeep and where did you pick up the ignition signal at in the vehicle?
Cheers
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Perhaps you are thinking of a situation where the DC/DC charger is installed in the Jeep - I have heard of instances where the DC/DC charger is confused by a smart alternator and does not charge the auxiliary battery because the charger can't sense voltage input.
Some manufacturers make a low voltage version of a DC/DC charger which uses an ignition wire to tell the charger that there is a voltage input.
If your charger is mounted in the van there should be no issue - just ensure that you use a heavy gauge cable to minimise voltage drop to the rear of the Jeep.
Cheers,
DM