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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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Naio
Explorer II
May 21, 2015
Would this solenoid work? Maybe if i do not use all the posts?

I happen to have two of them, brand new. Can I rig them up to charge multiple battery banks? I have three banks, counting the trailer and not counting the chassis.

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