Is Diode Needed When Using the Trailer Breakaway Kit Battery Charger # 20011
Updated 07/26/2017 | Published 07/25/2017
Question:
Need technical advice: I have a 2008 Chevy Express Van with factory/dealer hitch installed with 7 blade trailer plug. 1 Do I need a Diode RM-690 to prevent back feed from the trailer Odyssey winch battery PC680 to the Chevy Van Odyssey battery 78-PC1500? I will be running my enclosed trailer interior led lights from the winch battery only. 2 Since I do some long trips, I am considering a brake away battery charger #20011. Do I need to use a Diode RM-690 for the brake away battery with the battery charger #20011? If so, where should the Diode be located in a wiring diagram for the brake away battery? Thank you for your help.
asked by: Daniel S
Expert Reply:
If you wanted to prevent the trailer back feeding to the vehicle battery a diode like the part # RM-690 would be what you need.
If instead you install the part # 20011 you would not need to install a diode to prevent the battery from back feeding.
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