How to Wire 12V Battery in Enclosed Trailer to Power Trailer Lights Independent of 7-Way Connection
Question:
I would like to add a large auxiliary battery to my cargo trailer to power the lights and wire in a charger for the auxiliary battery from shore power. I would also like to add a converter that would allow create a AC standard outlet. Ive read through what I can find on your site using the isolation solenoid but wondered if you would be able to line me out with the items needed. Thanks
asked by: Jeff K
Expert Reply:
To charge your battery bank from shore power you need a converter like the 45 Amp Progressive Dynamics Inteli-Power RV Converter and Smart Battery Charger # PD9245C and then you can use the Go Power Heavy-Duty Modified Sine Wave Inverter # 34280174 so you can have 2 standard-type outlets. To power the interior lights on your trailer you'll just pull that power directly from the battery bank and you'll control the power using a rocker switch like part # 37212525.
That will give you the basics for what you need but I also recommend picking up the Converter Status Remote Pendant # PD92201 so you can monitor the charge of your battery bank, and then you can use an Electrical Cable Hatch # 372541-2-A with the installation kit # 3724195 to give you an easy way to run an extension cord out from the converter to a shore power outlet.
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Go Power Heavy-Duty Modified Sine Wave Inverter - 400 Watts - 12V
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Progressive Dynamics 9200 Inteli-Power Converter - 12V - 45A
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