Easy Options to Keep Trailer Battery Topped Off While being Towed Throughout Day
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Jameson, One follow up question, between the solar and the pigtail adapter, assuming full sun, which would recharge faster?
asked by: Jim P
Expert Reply:
Running 10 gauge wire like part # 10-1-1 from the 12 volt accessory pin of your trailer wiring to the battery's positive post is a great way to give it a maintenance charge while you are driving around. It won't charge a dead battery back to life but it will keep a battery topped off that's had moderate use.
Or we have roof top RV solar panel kits like part # 34272635 which will give you a way to keep the battery topped off as well as it can provide up to a 100 watt charge. I attached an install video for this panel kit for more info for you to check out as well.
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Go Power Retreat Solar Charging System with Digital Solar Controller - 100 Watt Solar Panel
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- Roof Mounted Solar Kit
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- 100 Watts
- 5.1 - 10 Amps
- AGM
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- Lithium - liFePO4
- 47-1/8L x 21-1/2W Inch
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Jim P.
5/22/2020
Jameson, One follow up question, between the solar and the pigtail adapter, assuming full sun, which would recharge faster?