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_DJ_1
Explorer II
Feb 08, 2021

Wiring a charge line to battery on utility trailer

Hello. I've mounted a winch and battery on the front of my utility trailer. I would like to keep the battery topped off while driving down the road. The trailer is currently equipped with a flat 4 ...
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_DJ_1
Explorer II
Feb 15, 2021
I want to thank you all who provided advice. I ended up ordering a pre-made 7 pin with junction box. Then I wired the trailer to the box with the charge line being a fused 10GA to the battery and the ground a 10GA to the battery. All the lights work correctly and the battery goes from 12.5 to 14 when TV engine started. Very happy. Thanks again for your help. DJ

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