Does the Tow Vehicle Charge the Batteries of the Titan Gel Cell Breakaway Kit

Published 12/16/2014

Question:

I am buying the Titan SD kit an this kit and I have a few questions. First I noticed by buying the 2 kits you will be getting 2 break away switches? Correct? Second is how does the batteries get charged? I know the owners manual for my 2014 Silverado says when towing a RV you can use the Tow/haul mode to boost electricity to the towed vehicle batteries and I am wondering if that is the same or will I need the Titan SD kit, this kit and a charger or just charge with a normal charger before use. Thanks

asked by: Scott

Expert Reply:

I spoke with my contact at Titan about the Gel Cell Breakaway Kit, # T4822100, which is designed for use with the Titan actuator. She told me that yes, the breakaway kit receives a trickle charge from the tow vehicle and does not require an exterior charger. Because the batteries are wired in parallel, it will take longer than a normal charge.

You are also correct that the breakaway kit, part # T4822100, and Titan BrakeRite II Severe-Duty Electric-Hydraulic Actuator Kit, part, # T4835700, both come with a breakaway switch. The breakaway switch included with the BrakeRite II SD Electric-Hydraulic Actuator Kit is designed to plug into the rest of the system. The one with the gel cell breakaway kit would have to be hardwired in.

expert reply by: Chris O