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NanciL
Explorer II
Nov 22, 2014

Electrical truck to trailer connection question

Can I use an extension cord to connect between my truck connector and my trailer cable connector ? If yes do I have to worry about a voltage drop if the distance is too long. I park my trailer in ...
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Lantley
Nomad
Nov 24, 2014
Now that you have built the barn follow through and install electricity in the barn. 20 amp circuit would do 30/50 amp would be better.
Leave battery in RV and keep trailer plugged in 24/7.
Installing electric would be the professional thing to do and eliminate monkeying around with connecting RV to truck etc.
With electric installed you could go in and out of the trailer as you please without having to do anything.

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