How to Install Lights In a Enclosed Trailer And Upgrade the Breakaway Battery To Power The Lights

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Im wondering if I can hook up trailer lights in my enclosed 7 x 14 trailer that would run off of a 12v deep cycle battery that I would mount on the front of my trailer. Id like it to take the place of my small battery for my breakaway system. I would also like my vehicle to charge the battery. Do you know of such a system? The goal is to run the trailer lights without having to have my truck running and the lights on.

asked by: John H

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Not only can it be done it is actually much easier than you might think John. First for the battery you want to select a deep cycle battery like the # BRW34FR. This will need to be stored in a Box # DW03009 to protect it from the elements. You can simply connect it using the wiring you already have to your breakaway battery as this receives a charge from your tow vehicle when connected and will recharge the battery then.

For the lights you can select either Switched Lights # RVILL34 or Non-Switched Lights # OPT38FR depending on if you want a switch on each individual light or want to run them to a Switch # 37213885. Depending on your trailer you may have a chase for the wiring on the top corners to run the wiring. I find this is also a great place to install the lights since it angles into the trailer and will throw light all around your trailer. And I find 4 lights work best but this can depend on what exactly you are using the lights for and where you want the light to be.

expert reply by: Bud M

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