Can Breakaway Battery Kit Work as a Power Source Dedicated Only to Interior Enclosed Trailer Lights

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Good Morning, I have an 10, single axle enclosed trailer with out breaks. The trailer has led interior lights while connected to the tow vehicle. Can I install a breakaway battery on my trailer and use it for the lights while disconnected from the tow vehicle? I would like a product with the charger included, and I would just not connect the breakaway switch. I was looking at the Bright Way 3802346 or the Curt 52044. Thank You.

asked by: Mark R

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Hey Mark, great question!

As long as the Bright Way # 3802308 or Curt # C52044 breakaway kit isn't connected to trailer brakes (which it sounds like it wouldn't be in your case), then you can use it as a battery bank for your interior lights, yes.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Robin H.

1/5/2026

Hey Mark, how did things go using the breakaway kit to power your trailer’s interior lights? Your results could really help others thinking about using a similar setup.

Mark R.

1/23/2026

@RobinH Good Morning Robin, In the end, I did not use the breakaway kit. I did have a small solar panel that I connected to Battery Tender 5-45 Watt Automatic Solar Panel controller and a 12V 5.0AH battery. I used this to power some 12V truck bed lighting that I installed in the trailer. Kind of a hack but it made use of components I already had and it does the job for what I need. Thanks Robin. Mark.

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