How to Prolong Life of Breakaway Battery During Winter Storage
Question:
Hi, I purchased and installed the breakaway battery and kit, and am wondering about how to care for my battery. It doesn't have any quick disconnect, but I am wondering about storing it inside for the winter, as Im in a very cold climate and wont be moving the trailer. What is best practice to extend the life of my battery?
asked by: Angie
Expert Reply:
You could potentially store the Hopkins Engager Breakaway Kit # 20099 battery inside but that would only protect it from the colder temperatures, so you would still need a solution to re-charge it, and there really isn't an easy way to remove it without having to cut some wires or unscrewing it from the trailer frame.
A better and simpler solution is to use a battery charger/maintainer, like the NOCO Genius UltraSafe Battery Charger and Maintainer # 329-GENIUS1. It will work great to charge your battery without overcharging it; this is the key to prolonging the life of your battery. If you do not have access to shore power, you can use a solar charger # PTW2997 instead. Both feature quick connect clamps for easy installation.
The Hopkins Engager # 20099 does include a weather resistant battery box, so the above listed solutions are your best options to promote battery longevity.
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