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Fellas - Here is a picture of the module that is attached to the negative terminal of the battery. I think it's part of this energy management system I referred to in my earlier post. Dave, K1PNW, I installed my Icom ID-5100 in the Ranger. The body of the unit is under the passenger seat...

ZRD - First, there is a typo in my post in the last paragraph. Moving the negative lead to chasis ground did restore voltage readings to the correct levels, confirming what the service manual says. I don’t know how the vehicle’s battery monitoring system works or if there is a sensor in the...

TYPO IN LAST PARAGRAPH CORRECTED. Looks like I've started a discussion. The battery is connected to and charged by the alternator. If it's like most modern vehicles, the regulator is built in and solid state. The Ranger has a sophisticated system for managing the battery and charging system...

I've installed my ham radio in my new 2019 Ranger. I've done dozens of installs. The + and - leads are wired directly to the battery and both are fused at the battery. My radio has an accurate digital volt meter in it and, with the truck running at 2000 rpm it shows 12.8 - 13.4 volts maximum...

Just bought a XLT today and looking to put a topper on it. I've read this thread and wonder if there's anywhere I can find a list of the available toppers, their features and their price to make comparing them easy.