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Naio
Explorer II
May 21, 2015

Wiring to charge trailer from my van's alternator?

So my dad had a 13'Scamp that he tows with a pickup, normally. I want to go camping with him, so I was going to install a socket for his trailer (taillights, etc.) on my van, so we can tow with the v...
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romore
Explorer II
May 21, 2015
You need a solenoid between the trailer and tv alternator, it is controlled by the ignition switch. When the key is off no power can flow to the trailer from the van battery. They are inexpensive and not difficult to wire in.

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