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wa8yxm
Jul 11, 2016Explorer III
There are several things that can run down the Towed's battery if you tow long distances with out driving the towed a bit
Brakes.. Many folks use Brake Buddy or one of the competitors which draw power from the towed and in all cases the brake lights may still draw power from the towed if you have aux brakes,,, and you should have aux brakes.
And of course parasitic loads that are always there
NOW: a New battery in good condition, LIkely no problem but as the battery nears end of life... problems.
Brakes.. Many folks use Brake Buddy or one of the competitors which draw power from the towed and in all cases the brake lights may still draw power from the towed if you have aux brakes,,, and you should have aux brakes.
And of course parasitic loads that are always there
NOW: a New battery in good condition, LIkely no problem but as the battery nears end of life... problems.
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