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mlj427
Explorer
Jun 23, 2018

Electric brakes

I just bought a 2000 Haulmark enclosed trailer and need to get it through inspection. It has a small breakaway battery on the tongue of the trailer and a deep cycle battery inside both are bad. If I just replace the deep cycle battery what wiring changes do I need to make? Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Thanks
Mike
  • Terryallan's avatar
    Terryallan
    Explorer II
    Jun 23, 2018
    mlj427 wrote:
    Yes the small battery is the emergency power but I was wondering about just using a deep cycle battery.


    Yep, If you can wire the E brake to the main battery. Good to go.
  • mlj427's avatar
    mlj427
    Explorer
    Jun 23, 2018
    Yes the small battery is the emergency power but I was wondering about just using a deep cycle battery.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Jun 23, 2018
    The small battery is probably your emergency brake power, so its likely all you need.

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