Can The Battery In The Hopkins Trailer Break-Away Kit with Charger # HM20001 Be Mounted On Its Side

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I had a question about the battery can the sealed battery be mounted on its side or do I have to keep the wire attach points facing up.Due to space constraints I would like to mount it with the door of the plastic case facing up are there any issues with this?

asked by: Jeff G

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Expert Reply:

I spoke with my contact at Hopkins and he said on the Hopkins Trailer Break-Away Kit with Charger, part # HM20001, it is a gel cell battery so it can be mounted on its side.

I am including a link to a FAQ page on trailer breakaway systems and a video link to a installation of a breakaway kit.

expert reply by: Jeff D

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Answer 1

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Answer 10

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