Can Trailer Lights be Powered from AC Power on a 6x10 Foot Enclosed Trailer
Updated 10/26/2015 | Published 10/25/2015
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Hello, OK, new to the game, but can you have an electrical hook-up from you house to small non-applianced trailer just an enclised 6X10 - for lights mostly? If so, whats required? And, can I use the same set up for campgrounds?
asked by: Trevor
Helpful Expert Reply:
You would need to install what is called a transfer switch and a fuse panel in the trailer. This is an expensive and major installation. It would be much easier to have the trailer lights also wired to a battery mounted on the trailer so that you can turn them on and off with a switch such as # PK34213.
To maintain the battery I recommend using a CTEK charger # CTEK56353. This will not only charge the battery but also recondition it to keep it lasting a long time.
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