Running Accessories from Trailer Battery and Generator

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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

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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

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Answer 1

In order for the trailer brake magnets to get full adhesion to the inside armature surface of the brake drum, the magnet face and the armature surface of the drum need to be perfectly flat and smooth. Since they aren't mating together perfectly,…

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Answer 2

I would check the magnets for wear before going on to test them with a meter. If the magnets show abnormal wear or if you can see the windings beginning to show through the friction surface of the magnet then they will need to be replaced. To further…

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Answer 3

The great things about the 50MM Nev-R-Lube Bearing for 8,000-lb Dexter Axles part #31-71-3 is they do not require grease. They are a bearing, race and seal built into one pre-greased from the factory. You can use a very small amount of anti-seize…

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Answer 4

When it comes to checking the armature surface on your hub and drum assembly like the Dexter #84556UC3 there is no specific measurement related to the back of the lugs that indicates wear. What you are looking for is grooves or discoloration and…

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Answer 5

To check the pins on the vehicle side 7-Way, you can use a circuit tester or the volt meter. The circuit tester will show you if a signal is coming through on the pin you are testing while the volt meter will tell you that and how much voltage is…

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Answer 6

According to Dexter Axle, the attachment bolts for a 12 x 2 brake assembly should be torqued to 25-50 foot/lbs. If you don't have a torque wrench handy, if you tighten the bolts until the lock washers flatten out, you'll be pretty darn close…

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Answer 7

It sure would. The Pigtail of the #HM47210 unplugs from the pigtail, and the #41157 would plug inline between the pigtail and the 7-way connector as shown in the photo I've edited for you. If you click the provided link, you can see the #41157…

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Answer 8

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 9

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 10

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 11

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 12

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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