How to Keep a Flat Towed Vehicles Battery Charged

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Would the Tekonsha 2024-07 12v battery charger be a good choice to install on my toad? I just dont want a dead battery at the end of a long day. Thanks

asked by: Larry

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I do have a better option for you but the Tekonsha Two Stage 12 V DC Battery Charger part # 2024-07 is mainly used to charge a breakaway systems battery which is much smaller than the 12 volt battery you have on your toad. A better option for you would be to run a charge line kit like part # RM-156-25 from the tow vehicle to the toad. If you are towing the vehicle behind an RV than you would also most likely need a charge line kit for the RV like part # RM-156-75.

I have attached an installation video of both charge line kits to give you a better idea of what it takes to install them.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

I checked with Lippert and the part number you have of 1510000140 corresponds with the Revolution Kwikee step and the replacement control module you need then is the part #LC363985.

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We can help you with this, I have attached a couple short help articles that provide an explanation of the needed parts and their function that you will hopefully find of value. You are looking at five primary components for a safe flat towing setup.…

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I have a solution for you, however, I would not recommend mounting a tow bar directly to a bumper on a Jeep, whether it is OEM or an aftermarket bumper. Jeep does not recommend towing the Wrangler with the OEM bumper because it was not designed to…

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Because your Gladiator has the factory tow package, just about any controller will be pretty simple to install. The Curt #C51170 Echo Wireless Brake Controller you'd looked at would be the easiest to install by far. The install would be plug an…

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This vehicle is able to be flat towed if you have a manual transmission. If you have an automatic transmission, you will want to check your owner's manual because according to your owners manual you may need to trailer tow that vehicle. For your…

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If your 2022 Chevy Colorado ZR2 is four-wheel-drive with a N (Neutral) and a Four-Wheel Drive Low setting then it can be flat towed. To flat tow your Colorado you'll need a tow bar, base plate, tow bar wiring kit, braking system, and safety…

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I checked with Roadmaster and none of the many models of the 2022 Ram 1500 require a charge line to keep the battery from dying. You can always add one using the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit item #RM-156-25 if you're concerned about the…

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