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Canuck_Travelle
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Oct 28, 2016

Disconnecting the Trailer Connection when staying Overnight.

Hi everyone, I have a question for you. We have a Kodiak Travel Trailer and it has Dual Batteries in it, it is towed with a 2017 Silverado 1500. I always disconnect the trailer's electrical cable ...
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Chuck_thehammer
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Oct 28, 2016
I know Ford does not pass power to trailer when truck is OFF.. but opening the doors of truck will also turn on trailer lights.

I unplug every time...

as a test .. I always do a parking light test walk around just before pulling out. and do a trailer brake test after 5 feet of moving truck/trailer.

but that's me.

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