Blaise
Well-known member
OK, dumb newbie question here.
When flat towing a toad, the car manual (2015 Chevy Sonic) says to pull the DLIS fuse, put the car in neutral and turn the key to the ACC (accessory) position.
I have to power my supplemental brake (blue ox Patriot). Between the Patriot and what ever gets power with the key in ACC, the car's battery can run down. To avoid running down the toad's battery, you can use power from the MH to run the Patriot, or even to connect a toad battery maintainer.
Is there any reason not to simply run the toad's engine? With the car in neutral and engine idling, the battery should remain charged.
Other than a slight waste of gas (it's just idling), what is wrong with this approach?
Thanks!
When flat towing a toad, the car manual (2015 Chevy Sonic) says to pull the DLIS fuse, put the car in neutral and turn the key to the ACC (accessory) position.
I have to power my supplemental brake (blue ox Patriot). Between the Patriot and what ever gets power with the key in ACC, the car's battery can run down. To avoid running down the toad's battery, you can use power from the MH to run the Patriot, or even to connect a toad battery maintainer.
Is there any reason not to simply run the toad's engine? With the car in neutral and engine idling, the battery should remain charged.
Other than a slight waste of gas (it's just idling), what is wrong with this approach?
Thanks!