Do I Need a Diode to Keep Trailer From Draining Bright Way Trailer Breakaway Kit

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Does this charger have a diode? The auxilary power from the vehicle that would feed the battery is also connected to interior trailer lights and I dont want to drain the battery

asked by: Joseph S

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When installing the Replacement Battery Charger for Bright Way Trailer Breakaway Kit # 3802349 I also recommend installing the Single Park Light Diode # RM-690 just to be on the safe side of things. I've tried reaching out to Bright Way to see if there is a diode included with the charger but I haven't been able to get an answer about it, so in this case installing the diode will ensure that 12V accessories won't drain your breakaway battery.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

We have the Bright Way Trailer Breakaway Kit #3802339 which is the entire kit. Or we have the Battery #3801250 and Charger #3802349 separately if your case is not damaged. The charger maintains the charge on the battery when connected to your…

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Answer 2

The Bright Way Trailer Breakaway Kit #3802354 can be installed in a manner that either does or does not take a charge from the tow vehicle while it is running; the best way to complete an installation where it does take a maintenance charge from your…

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Answer 3

I have a solution for you but the Replacement Battery Charger Trailer Breakaway Kit item #3802349 doesn't have enough power to charge your winch's battery. Instead you will want to use the CTEK MULTI US 7002 12-Volt Universal Battery Charger…

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Answer 4

If you have the Titan BrakeRite II #T4835700 then the battery cable would have been included with your kit. If you check out the diagram I attached you can see how the battery cable installs into the BrakeRite II system. I have also attached a video…

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Answer 5

I have attached an image below for the Curt Soft Trac I Trailer Breakaway Kit with Battery Charger #C52040. This image is from the lid of the battery case and better help to show exactly what wires connect to each other. It does show the correct…

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Answer 6

Yes in a sense as it can only charge up to a certain amount of amps but it's not a voltage regulator or designed with an overcharge protection feature if that's what you meant.

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Answer 7

The lid of the Bright Way Trailer Breakaway ICU Kit with 12V, 5-Amp-Hour Battery, Charger, and Wire Loom #BW94FR that you referenced has a wiring diagram shown that details how it wires. Not seen is there is a single wire that runs up to running…

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Answer 8

The Curt Breakaway Battery Charger part #C52025 only charges the breakaway battery while the trailer is plugged into the vehicle and the vehicle's battery charge line circuit is active (it could be constant on or keyed with the ignition). Once…

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Answer 9

Yes, the Replacement Charger for Curt Soft Trac #C52025 that you referenced will still charge without the blue wire connected to anything.

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Answer 10

The first thing to check is that the power source you have the Bright Way Switch Mode Battery Charger #BRW77FR is actually producing power. If you have power you should see at least the "Power On" light lit up on the charger. You can also…

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Answer 11

The easiest way to cut the oval hole for the Rubber Grommet, #a70gb, in my opinion, would be to use a Light Mounting Bracket for 6-1/2 inch Oval Trailer Lights, BK70BB, as a template and then use a hole saw the correct size to cut a hole on each end…

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Answer 12

The Bright Way Solar Battery Charger part #BRW54FR is for a single battery or a single bank of batteries (12 Volt Only). If you have multiple batteries or multiple battery banks then you'd need to hook up a solar panel to each depending on your…

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