Running Accessories from Trailer Battery and Generator

Published 01/18/2022

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Question:

I have a 24foot enclosed cargo trailer we use to haul a race car. Right now the trailer only has the factory installed interior LED light, we use a generator to Power items like a small air compressor and battery charger. I plan to upgrade the trailers electrical. I want to have lights and a winch on the 12v system, but when running the generator have the generator power the 12v and charge the batteries. The generator will run an air conditioning unit, as well as a few other 110v items. I want to be able to pull in, kick the generator on and have power for everything I need at the track. Wiring diagram and product recommendations would be great.

asked by: Corey S

Expert Reply:

Basically you would just need to run everything including the generator to the trailer battery as this will ensure that when the generator is running it would be powering everything as well as charging the battery but when the generator isn't running the smaller accessories could still power from the battery. Sounds like you have a generator already, but we have AC units like the Furrion part # FR92PR as well as batteries like the # 34277606.

We don't have any wiring diagrams, but like I said it would really just be a matter of running the power and negative of everything to battery.

expert reply by: Jameson C