Will Camper Breakaway Battery Drain Main Trailer Battery if Connected
Question:
Hello when my camper is just sitting till I use it agian, if I have the break away switch hooked to my camper battery will the break away switch drain the battery or do the switch only draws power from battery it the safety pin is pulled out ? Thanks
asked by: Darrell
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Helpful Expert Reply:
The only time there will be a draw on your breakaway battery is when the pin of the switch is pulled so with it just being connected to your main trailer battery there wouldn't be any drain on it.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Hopkins Replacement Break-Away Switch, 7" Lead Wires
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- Trailer Breakaway Kit
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