Can a Solar Charger Be Connected to a Breakaway Battery To Maintain The Battery Charge?
Updated 02/03/2026 | Published 07/02/2024
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Question:
Can I add a solar charger in addition to the charger that comes with it? For when it sits for extented periods of time. Will the test button still work to show if battery is charged if I only hook up the solar charger? Does this or a different breakaway battery have connections that will allow solar connection to be screwed and or fastened to the battery vs alligator clips?
asked by: John J
Expert Reply:
The Bright Way Solar Battery Charger # BRW54FR is what you are looking for to connect to the Bright Way Push-to-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit # 3802308. The solar panel will help to maintain battery power when not used for long periods of time. It has eyelet terminals to connect to the charge line in your junction box.
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Bright Way Push-to-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit with 1-Amp Charger and 5 Ah Battery - Top Load
- Trailer Breakaway Kit
- Kit with Charger
- Top Load
- Single-Axle
- Tandem-Axle
- Push-to-Test
- Electric
- Battery Included
- 5 Ah
- 48 Inch Long
- Bright Way
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Chris R.
2/3/2026
Hey, how did the solar charger work with your Bright Way breakaway kit? Did the test button still show the battery charge like you hoped? Your update could make it easier for others looking to keep their trailer batteries maintained.