How to Add Battery to Utility Trailer to Power Lights
Question:
Hi, I’m an occasional Customer. I had some questions about how to best outfit my work trailer with the battery set up for operating interior lights. Thank you,
asked by: Aaron B
Expert Reply:
To protect the battery and prevent theft you'd want to use a battery box like the Torklift part # TLA7720R which you can mount on the a-frame or in the trailer. Then from there you'd want to run the 12 volt accessory circuit of your 7-way to the positive post with 10 gauge wire like # 10-1-1 and run your lights directly from the battery terminals. We also have a version of this box with a solar panel with part # TLA7720RS.
Products Referenced in This Question
TorkLift PowerArmor Solar Single Locking Battery Box
- Battery Boxes
- Camper Battery Box
- Marine Battery Box
- Trailer Battery Box
- 6V Batteries
- 12V Batteries
- Locks
- Solar Panels
- 17-3/4L x 8-3/16W x 12-7/16D Inch
- Aluminum - Diamond Plate
- TorkLift
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TorkLift PowerArmor Single Locking Battery Box
- Battery Boxes
- Marine Battery Box
- 17-3/4L x 8-3/16W x 11-3/8D Inch
- Aluminum - Diamond Plate
- TorkLift
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