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kyle86
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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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avvidclif1
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May 15, 2016
Dayle1 wrote:


How do you overnight w/o shore power and still KNOW you have sufficient battery power for the break away circuit the next morning?


Because I always idle my truck for abt 15 min before pulling a load. And then I'm in no hurry so it has plenty of time to charge the RV battery to enough to operate the brakes. As long as it's not completely dead in the morning.

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