Charging Light Stays on with the Vehicle Off and Trailer Connected on BreakAway Kit # 20099
Updated 10/20/2010 | Published 10/19/2010
Question:
If I leave my trailer hooked up to tow vehicle and charging light stays on. will it over charge battery or will it drain the tow vehicle battery? why does charging stay on when after battery is charged? I would like to know if I need to unhook trailer or how long can I leave it hooked up without damaging anything.
asked by: larry f
Expert Reply:
According to the installation details linked below, if the trailer is connected to the tow vehicle, the yellow charging light will always be on. I spoke with my contact at Hopkins and he stated that the Engager Trailer BreakAway Kit with Charger and Tester, # 20099, has its own system that monitors when it is receiving power and will not draw power with the vehicle off. It will not drain the tow vehicle battery or overcharge the break away battery. The light stays on just to show that the unit is connected and has power.
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