Charging a Trailer Breakaway System Battery Using the 12 Volt Circuit on a 7-Way Connector  

If you have a break away kit that does not include a charger, you can provide a charge to the battery using the 12 volt circuit or auxiliary circuit from the vehicle 7-Way trailer connector. However, using the 7-Way can overcharge a break away…

Yes, you can charge the 12V battery on your Bright Way Trailer Breakaway Kit with 0.5-Amp Charger and 5 Ah Battery #3802339 while in storage. If you don't already have a charger you can use the CTEK MULTI US 7002 12-Volt Universal Battery Charger…

I recommend installing the OptiMate Solar Duo Roof Mount Solar Charging System with Controller #MA49JR which is rated for 10 Watts and 12V batteries from 2 to 240 amp-hours. This provides a trickle charge and comes with a controller so you can be…

Part #PTW2997 works great for charging your breakaway battery when the trailer is not in use. This product is easy to hook up and fairly inexpensive compared to the price of a new battery. I strongly recommend this product. We do not carry any…

Let's work on getting some feeling back into your brain! I will break down the easiest solution for what you are wanting to do into two separate sections; your tow vehicle and the boat trailer. Starting on your tow vehicle, the easiest route to…

The video review for the Optronics Thinline LED Trailer Tail Light #STL64RB that you mentioned is correct. The white wire is for ground, the black wire is for tail lights, and the red wire is for turn/brake signals.

What you are going to need to do is install a 7-way on your trailer so that you can run a 12 volt accessory circuit from the connector to a battery like you are interested in doing. You should note that this will only maintain a fully charged…

The correct way to fix this would be to install a battery charger like #20011 on each of your break-away systems. This is a reasonably priced option that will prevent the overcharging of your breakaway battery and will also prevent the back feeding…

You can definitely add brakes to an axle without purchasing another one. The easiest thing is if your axle already has a brake mounting flange installed on it. If your axle doesn't then you can have one welded on, but we typically recommend…

The best way to match hubs to an axle/spindle is going to be by finding a hub with the same size bearings as the ones that you removed; you can usually find numbers stamped on the backs of the bearings that designate their size. The Trailer Idler Hub…

The Bright Way Trailer Brakeaway Kit #3802308 has a built in 1-AMP charger. So when your truck is connected it will be charging. There should be no draw going out while the trailer is disconnected so it should be ready to rip whenever you're…

We have a online diagram that will help you understand how the break away system is wired into your trailer. It is actually a simple installation. The system splices into the existing trailer wiring. The break away box will have 3 wires coming out of…