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kyle86
Explorer
May 13, 2016

Is 12v constant from hitch actually necessary?

My 2000 chevy has constant 12v going to my trailer at all times. Does this serve any purpose on a trailer that has 230ah battery? I'm worried about forgetting to unplug it if I camp hooked up. I was c...
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azdryheat
Explorer
May 13, 2016
My trailer has a gas/elect fridge, as most of us have, that needs 12v to operate the gas burner when in gas mode. There's also smoke detectors and other such things that use 12v that will drain the battery if the TV didn't keep it charged.

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