Question about solar panels

[Brettmm92]

Hello,

I had a question about solar panels, specifically if they can hook up to the battery that's included on the trailer tongue. Ive never used the battery that came with my TT because it was dead when I bought it. But I noticed that it has specific wiring into the TT. Can I hook a solar panel up to that battery and then possibly use more batteries in a series to power my TT?

If that wouldn't work, where do you plug in battery banks for solar? I've seen videos of TV's that seemed to have extra, even labeled solar power accessories, but mine does not.

Thanks ahead of time for any input!

[Mike134]

If your trailer has electric brakes you need a battery for the break-away switch

[Lwiddis]

Does your trailer NEED a battery to activate the brakes in case your TV separates from trailer? SERIOUS safety issue!

[2oldman]

I'm not sure how you can operate a trailer without its battery. And if it's dead, it's going to have to be replaced.

You don't hook solar panels directly to batteries, you need a controller. Yes, you can hook more batteries "in a series", but just make sure you end up with 12v.