Can Trailer's Winch Battery Be Charged by Trailer Wiring
Question:
I want to install a battery on my utility trailer to power my winch, is this something I can do using my my 7plug connector? And how do I hook it up ?
asked by: Kevin S
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Expert Reply:
Using the 12 volt pin of your trailer's 7-way you can put a maintenance charge on the trailer battery to help keep it topped off. For that you'd want to run 10 gauge wire like part # 10-1-1 (sold by the foot) from the 1:00 pin of your 7-way to the positive post of your battery and you'd be set.
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Jameson C
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Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole
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