New 2003 Trail-Lite
Hi all, I just purchased a 2003 Trail-lite travel trailer. It's in overall good condition but needs a number of replacement parts (mainly exterior covers and vents). It also appears that the tank m...
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slydog75 wrote:
Thanks all, I'll post some pics of the parts I need soon. Yes, the readings on the meters were all taken while connected to 'shore' power (boat terminology?)westend wrote:
By law, you need a working battery when pulling the trailer if you have electric brakes. It's essential for powering the emergency break-away switch for your brakes.
Wow, I did not know that. What's a good battery to get for these?
The battery you need depends on your intended use. If you expect to use the RV where you always have shore power, almost any 12V battery will do, and an inexpensive one will get you legal.
If you expect to use the trailer with no electric available, you need to invest in a single good quality, good size battery, or a pair of 6V golf cart batteries.
Read the link suggested above, the 12V side of life. It is a very helpful site. After that, you will have a better handle on your battery needs.
