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SlowBro
Explorer III
Jan 21, 2015

Is a house battery necessary if plugging in at campground?

Is a house battery necessary if plugging in at campground? The trailer I'm looking at (2005 Fleetwood Resort TNT 25QB) has a battery of unknown condition, and it may be the original, ten years old. Bu...
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Jack_Diane_Free
Explorer
Jan 21, 2015
Most trailer fridges run on propane and 110 AC but need the 12 volt battery DC for operation.

Definitely you will need a battery for activating the trailer break away switch while towing.

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