Socket and Connector Recommendation for Charging Battery Bank of Trailer

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Exploring options to wire the F550 dual alternators off the pos bus block for charging a Lifepo4 battery bank, located in a truck camper. Can PK11852 be used and where would the ground connection come from? There doesnt seem to be a ground on the truck side connector PK11851.

asked by: Cory W

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Expert Reply:

The part # PK11852 and # PK11851 can be used for charging a trailer's battery. You would not be completing a circuit on the trailer since it's running to a battery so all you'd need to do is run the charge wire to the battery and you'd be able to charge it.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The #PK11851 Single Pole Round Pin Trailer Connector is designed to deliver power to a trailer. It's not grounded, because the battery on the tow vehicle is already grounded and trailer mounted equipment is usually grounded as well. The ground…

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Answer 2

On the 2-pole connector #PK12800 there is a set screw on the bottom, face end, of the connector. Remove this small screw with a flat screwdriver and you can pull out the terminals of the connector. On the other end you would route your wires (make…

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Answer 3

When installing the Pollack #PK11604 you don't need to run a fuse inline with the battery on your trailer and you can run the power wire directly to the positive terminal on the battery. If you also need a vehicle end connector, I recommend using…

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Answer 4

Yes, you will need to run a separate ground wire with the main power wire. So it would be best to use the Pollak 2-Pole Socket Connector #PK12801 with their 2-Pole Trailer Wiring Connector #PK12800 for your power wires. The physical connection from…

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Answer 5

A 2 gauge wire is only a little smaller than double aught (2/0) by about 0.11 inches diameter so it could be used in connector #PK11852. But I advise soldering in the wire and not crimping it for the best results. Triple aught (3/0) would be too…

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Answer 6

The #PK11851 Single Pole Round Pin Trailer Connector is designed to deliver power to a trailer. It is not grounded, as the battery on the tow vehicle is already grounded and trailer mounted equipment is typically grounded as well. The ground…

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Answer 7

The only option we can offer to run a large gauge wire between the trailer and tow vehicle is with the Pollak Single-Pole, Round Pin Trailer Wiring Socket part #PK11851 and the Pollak Single-Pole, Round Pin Trailer Wiring Connector part #PK11852. The…

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Answer 8

The #PK12801 has the following dimensions: Top to Bottom: 3-5/8" Side to side: 3-3/4" Cut out: 1-13/16" I've also added a diagram with these dimensions for you to check out.

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Answer 9

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 12

Hey Richard, thanks for reaching out! The Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator #099-175-00 is a great option for a replacement actuator because it's a direct replacement for the common Model 60 actuators that were popular in the '90s.…

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