How to Charge Battery in Pro Series Trailer Breakaway System # 50-85-315

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How do you charge the battery, when it gets low.

asked by: Raoul

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The # 50-85-315 Pro Series Push to Test Breakaway Kit includes an integrated charger that will keep the battery charge maintained using the 12-volt circuit from the 7-way. I've linked you to a video showing how the kit is installed.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

It sounds like you have a charge line ran from the RV's battery to the trailer's battery. If this is the case then yes, you will need a current limiter (circuit breaker) in between the two in order to prevent any spikes that could in turn…

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Answer 2

The most common issue with breakaway systems occurs because of the wiring. They do not always make it as straight forward as it could be. Starting from the trailer side connector the brake output wire will go to the brakes and to the breakaway…

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Answer 3

If you were dragging the camper you would probably have noticed. The tires would also have flat spots. But if the brakes were worn and not adjusted out then the tires could have kept rolling. The drums though would have been extremely hot and you…

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I believe the problem is the connection of the switch on your breakaway. You said you went from blue brake output on the trailer to the blue wire of the switch and then on the other side of the switch you went to a black wire. You should have went to…

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Answer 5

The most likely cause for the turn signals not to work when the running lights are on with your trailer is a bad or weak ground. It's very possible that a weak ground connection can be just strong enough to allow sufficient current for some…

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You will first want to check the fuses on your tow vehicle. Some vehicles could have fuses for operating the turn signals and brake lights of a towing package. You will want to check if they are installed and working properly. The next thing is to…

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Curt recommends the use of 250 ft/lbs of torque when tightening the nuts of their hitch balls with a 1 inch diameter shank like the part #C40034 that you referenced. The general rule is for a 3/4" shank tighten to 150 ft/lbs For a 1" shank…

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For a 2 inch hitch ball that will work perfectly with the Curt Ball Mount #C45070 you mentioned I recommend the Tow Ready #63845. When installing the ball it should be torqued down to 250 foot pounds. I have attached a couple short video reviews on…

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Convert-A-Ball doesn't offer their Interchangeable Trailer Ball Sets with a 1-1/4 Inch diameter. If you're wanting to use a ball mount with a 1-1/4 inch hole for the trailer ball, you could use a Hitch Ball Bushing like #58184, which would…

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Answer 10

The amount of torque needed for the hitch ball you have installed on your Blue Ox weight distribution will be based on the hitch ball you have. Some require a great deal of torque like the Curt hitch balls like the #C40034 that require 450 ft lbs…

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Answer 11

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 12

Since you have a wheelbase/axle spacing of 38 inches the correct hanger kit for slipper springs would be the part #HAP-105-205-01. And then for a 7k trailer axle the u-bolt kit you'd want would be the part #APUBR-8. I attached the diagram to use…

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