How To Keep a Breakaway Battery Charged While In Storage

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Hi. My trailer sits in storage for months at a time. How should I keep the small battery charged up? Thx.

asked by: Gus H

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In order to keep the battery on a breakaway system charged while in storage you have two options. The best option for you is going to be based on what resources you have available. If the trailer is stored outdoor then you can use the 2.5-Watt Solar Battery Charger part # PTW2997. If you don't have access to power and the trailer is stored indoor then you will want to remove the battery from the trailer and then take this home with you so it can be hooked up to a battery charger where power is available.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Part #PTW2997 works great for charging your breakaway battery when the trailer is not in use. This product is easy to hook up and fairly inexpensive compared to the price of a new battery. I strongly recommend this product. We do not carry any…

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The only pin that should be continuously showing 12V power on the 7-Way connector on your vehicle is the 12V power circuit which is normally the black wire but not always. In 7-way wiring the 12V auxiliary power feed is carried on the contact at the…

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For a replacement combination LP Gas/CO detector for your RV you can use Atwood part #AT36681. It is intended for installation at no more than 18" from the floor and both include a mounting plate.

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For maintaining your trailer battery I recommend using a Duracell Battery Charger and Maintainer #DU87FR. This will plug into a standard wall outlet and charge/maintain your battery to help extend the battery life. If you park your trailer where you…

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The Solar Battery Charger #PTW2997 doesn't have an overcharge protection feature, but by design it won't over charge the battery as it doesn't put out a high enough voltage charge that would damage the battery once topped off.

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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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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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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 10

The first thing you'll need to flat tow your 2015 Chevy Malibu LS is a base plate kit like the Roadmaster part #RM-523178-5 that is a confirmed fit. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting,…

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Answer 11

Hey Antoine, so the two kits you mentioned are actually really similar and honestly I would go with the part #ETBC7 if I were you. The #ETBC7L is basically the same thing minus a couple wires and breakers so you may as well get the kit that has…

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