Does Wire Have to Run to Vehicle Battery When Installing ZCI Trailer Wiring Kit
Question:
I thought that LED taillights like on this 2015 Little Guy T@b tear trailer had such little battery drain that a small half the size of a car battery 12V would last for several weeks without re charging.
asked by: Dave
Helpful Expert Reply:
I can not recommend you do that since that battery is going to drain pretty quickly and leave you without trailer lighting and you'll have no way of knowing while driving. I know it seems like a hassle but running the power wire up to the vehicle battery is the only safe way we can recommend you install the part # 119250KIT in your 2017 Audi A3.
I attached a help article that has tips on this process for you to check out as well.
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ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and Installation Kit
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Dave
9/9/2019
I thought that LED taillights like on this 2015 Little Guy T@b tear trailer had such little battery drain that a small half the size of a car battery 12V would last for several weeks without re charging.