Why Does the Charge Light Stay on the Trailer Breakaway Kit 3802336 After the 7-Way is Disconnected?
Updated 03/09/2026 | Published 03/04/2026
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Why does the charge indicator led stay on even after the trailer is unplugged from the tow vehicle. The kit is new and the battery is at 13.04. Thanks
asked by: Shane
Expert Reply:
Hey Shane. The light on the Bright Way Trailer Breakaway Kit item # 3802336 staying on after you unplug the 7-way means it's still drawing power. Most likely from your trailer's battery. If it's connected to a solar setup it'll draw power from there too.
Is your Bright Way Trailer Breakaway Kit item # 3802336 connected to your trailer's battery?
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Bright Way Trailer Breakaway Kit with Switch and 0.5-Amp Charger
- Trailer Breakaway Kit
- Kit with Charger
- Side Load
- Top Load
- Single-Axle
- Tandem-Axle
- Tester Not Included
- Electric
- Battery Not Included
- 48 Inch Long
- Bright Way
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Shane
3/8/2026
Its on a car hauler trailer with no AUX batteries at all. I'm getting power feedback up to my plug when its disconnected. I'm guessing there is no diode to keep this from happening. Is the built in charger shot? Without a diode that poor little battery is getting full amperage from the vehicle alternator. Not the .5-1 amp that it should be getting.