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With a standard alternator that may be the case. But with the Maverick the alternator is more responsive. AKA if I pull current from the battery the alternator can accommodate. So I think the functionality you're describing is essentially what the charger should be doing. However, I don't want...

So the charger I'm using essentially has this functionality built-in. However, the problem I'm having is that when the starter battery is fully charged the voltage output by the alternator is lower and is triggering the charger to turn off. I've noticed that right when I start the vehicle the...

Interesting idea. I'll have to look into this more. My house battery and charger are installed under the backseat. I thought maybe I could tap into the rear seatbelts (the wires that are used to alert the driver on the dash whether or not seatbelts are connected), but they were only...

Can you expand on this? I guess I don't understand how I'd use this. Yeah sounds like we're looking for the same thing. You bring up an interesting point, though. I have the factory 400W inverter, and I think it's only powered when the engine is running. Maybe there's an existing remote line...

I'll do some more probing in the fuse box under the glovebox, but I think they were all active when the key was on but the engine wasn't running. I think this is fine for a dashcam since it's low power draw. My case is a bit different because I only want power when the engine is running. I'll...

So I looked at the fuses under the hood, but they're installed upside down and the connectors all lock closed on top. I'm not sure how to probe them with a multi-meter to see which ones are only powered with the engine running. Even if I did find one that was only hot with the engine running...

Fair enough. I poked around in the fuse box under the glovebox using the link below as a guide, but I couldn't find a fuse that is only hot when the engine is running. It seems like when the key is turned to on the entire fuse box gets power...

Ecoboost I'm trying to tap into a 12V source (for a signal, not power) that is only hot when the engine is running (and not hot when the key is just in the "on" position). The 12 V signal will be used for an aux battery charger to know when the alternator is running. I don't want the charger to...

Inside the bedrails would be a really slick install! You could utilize one of the cubby panels instead of going through the cap if, for example, you had a tonneau cover that took up the caps. Personally, I think I'm gonna want the battery to be more accessible for changes/upgrades in the...

I intend to charge off the alternator using a Renogy DC/DC Charge Controller. Maybe down the line I'll add solar panels as well, but right now I'm just planning on weekend trips so I don't think they'll be necessary for that. The battery will be used to power things like a water pump (for quick...

I'm planning to install an auxiliary battery under the seat of my XLT Ecoboost. I have the Renogy 100 Ah LiFePo self-heated battery (LINK). My idea to mount the battery was to use something like this Camco Standard Battery Hold-Down Tray (LINK) (I don't think this exact one would actually fit...

This is the first I've heard of this. Is it becoming more prevalent or maybe it happened to a vocal minority? Regardless, I'll be keeping an eye out for more reports. OP - looks like a blast!

I'm not exactly sure what you mean by "work with the bed rail tie down system"...? However, I recently installed the Elevate TS Rails with the Truxedo Pro X15 cover and it's a really nice fit. The rails provide tie downs on the bed rails that are accessible when the cover is closed, and if I...

Yeah I'm not surprised...it seems like the only way to get a Maverick at MSRP was to order one. If it's a cancelled order or a dealer order it's almost guaranteed to be marked up, unfortunately.

What a cool build and great photography!