Parts Needed to Charge Enclosed Trailer Battery When Towing
Question:
House battery in enclosed trailer with breakaway. House battery in enclosed trailer with breakaway How do I properly wire a house battery to charge while towing and be able to use lights when not connected to truck,
asked by: Troy
Helpful Expert Reply:
To charge your auxiliary battery on your enclosed trailer while you are towing you will need the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger - 25 Amp # 331-BCDC1225D or 40 amp # 331-BCDC1240D.
The 25 amp is the most likely choice for you because it is for batteries (or battery banks) with 75 amp-hours to 200 amp-hours ratings, while the 40 amp charger is for 200 amp-hours and above. You will also need the 40-Amp MIDI Fuse Kit for Redarc In-Vehicle 25-Amp BCDC Battery Charger # 331-FK40.
So long as your battery (or batteries) are fully charged, you will be able to use them when not connected to your 7-way.
I have added links to installation videos as well as links to the installation instructions for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger - Dual Input - DC to DC - 12V/24V - 25 Amp
- Battery Charger
- Battery Charger
- RV/Camper
- Trailer
- 75 Ah
- 200 Ah
- Charges/Maintains
- 12V
- Solar Panels to Auxiliary Battery
- Vehicle Battery to Auxiliary Battery
- Redarc
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40-Amp MIDI Fuse Kit for Redarc In-Vehicle 25-Amp BCDC Battery Charger
- Accessories and Parts
- Battery Charger
- Fuse Kit
- Redarc
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Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger - Dual Input - DC to DC - 12V/24V - 40 Amp
- Battery Charger
- Battery Charger
- RV/Camper
- Trailer
- 200 Ah
- Charges/Maintains
- 12V
- Solar Panels to Auxiliary Battery
- Vehicle Battery to Auxiliary Battery
- Redarc
more information >
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