Dump Trailer Battery Goes Dead Very Quickly
Updated 07/15/2020 | Published 07/13/2020
Question:
Ive replaced the battery thats mounted on my BigTes 14LX dump trailer in the last 2 weeks. They have all been under warranty, but I think something on the trailer is killing the batteries. It says fully charges, but does before I can even dump one load. And Im not over weight capacity. I dont see any damaged wires, checked the battery connections, etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
asked by: Jen L
Expert Reply:
I'd recommend checking the wiring of your break away system if you you're using your main trailer battery to power it. A short in that system could certainly drain down the battery over time.
I've linked you to a help article that explains how a break away system should be installed.
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