Electrical Quandry
I am in the process of charging my batteries, but I wanted to get a head start prepping it for a trip this weekend. So, I plugged the trailer into my shore power (with no batteries installed). Initi...
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2oldman wrote:ParkCountry wrote:Plugging in sans batteries is a normal thing for you?
I plugged the trailer into my shore power (with no batteries installed). Initially, all electrical items worked. Then the next thing I know, there is NO electrical power.
It is for me. It won't hurt a thing on most modern(ish) RV's, provided you don't let that dangling positive battery lead short to ground. Even then, the fuse should take care of it.
The manual for my trailer even states that no battery is needed when on shore power. You just won't have backup lights, refer or gas hot water in the event of shore power interruption. More importantly, you also will not have any breakaway brakes when towing.
