Can 10 gauge Wire be Ran from Battery Isolation Solenoid to Positive Terminal on Trailer Battery
Question:
can i run #10 wire from voltage out to trailer direct to + post on the trailer batt.
asked by: Bill
Expert Reply:
Yes, you could run some 10 gauge wire, such as # 10-1-1 sold by the foot, from the battery isolation solenoid # PK5231201 to the positive terminal on the trailer battery. However, at best this will provide a maintenance charge only to the trailer battery, preventing it from losing any additional charge while that wire is connected and the vehicle is running.
The best solution is to have a maintenance charge on the trailer battery as described above but charge up the battery using an AC power charger such as # CTEK56353.
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CTEK MULTI US 7002 12-Volt Universal Battery Charger w/ Pulse Maintenance and Backup Power
- Battery Charger
- Battery Charger
- Car/Truck/SUV
- Motorcycle
- Trailer
- Lawn Mower
- Jet Ski
- 150 Ah
- Charges/Maintains
- 12V
- Wall Outlet to Vehicle Battery
- CTEK Power Inc
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Starter Solenoid - SPST - 12 Volt - 100 Amp - Continuous Duty - Grounded
- Accessories and Parts
- Battery Boxes
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- 100 Amp
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Jason D.
5/1/2020
I was also wonder, I have a 2018 GMC Sierra Denali 2500 duramax and the power to the Trailer is hot. My questions is how do I install the tow ready battery isolation solenoid? I did it on my 2007 duramax but I just don’t know where to start on this 2018. Thank you