Battery for the interior lights for at night
My trailer has a spot for a marine battery it just runs the lights not the outlets would it be advantageous to have a battery instead of using a generator all night long when you need your lights? Tha...
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RoyB wrote:
Be sure to check out the DOT rules and requirements for having a working BATTERY on-board if you tow your trailer down public roads..
If your trailer is equipped with electric brakes then DOT requires you to have a working battery system on-board in the event the trailer becomes disconnected going down the road to automatically apply DC power to your electric brakes to stop your run-away trailer. Not only this being required by DOT it could be an insurance coverage issue for you as well.
Roy Ken
YES! You need a battery no matter what, get one before you tow the trailer again.
