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gwgautney
Explorer
Feb 24, 2017

2013 Trail Lite Electrical Question

I was curious about my 12 volt lightning. If I disconnect my battery while hooked to shore power my lights will not work. Does my battery have to be hooked up to complete the cycle or do I have another issue. I was under the assumption that everything should work strictly off of shore power. Also the refrigerator light cuts off when I disconnect the battery.

Thanks
  • MrWizard's avatar
    MrWizard
    Moderator
    Feb 24, 2017
    you have your answer
    yes your camper needs the battery hooked
    some do not, depends on the installer converter/charger and the how its wired
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Feb 24, 2017
    It really depends on the converter you have but the lights should still work without a battery. If you dont have a clean converter you might get some hum on the radio or flickering lights but they should otherwise work fine.
    It sounds to me like your converter isn't working at all.
    What is the battery voltage?

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