I keep my emergency trailer breakaway battery charged by wiring the battery
to the running light circuit using a diode (part number ECG 576) made by
Philips. This component will pass current up to 5 amps. In over ten years and
countless trailer miles I have not had a problem with this setup.
On the other hand, if you're looking at keeping a heavily used full size
trailer battery charged I would recommend a battery isolator set up as found
at
your local RV dealer. This of course would require the use of a connector
with at least 5 poles.
Bart Holden
#9 SM #43FSP
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In a message dated 5/25/2005 9:38:54 AM Central Daylight Time,
john__matthews@hotmail.com writes:
Hi,
Any tips on installing a auxiliary battery on a small enclosed trailer. Can
I charge it off a standard flat 4 conector hookup or will it require
additional wiring?
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