Wiring Electric Winch and Options to Charge a Trailer Mounted Battery without a Tow Vehicle Present
Updated 07/23/2014 | Published 07/21/2014
Question:
How can I maintain my battery I installed in my trailer for using my winch since I am not able to have my truck connect to the trailer to use my winch is it any other way I can have enough power to change my battery when I am using my winch with out connected to my truck
asked by: Alex H
Expert Reply:
If you cannot have the trailer connector to the truck then there wouldn't be a way to charge a trailer battery or power the winch off of the tow vehicle. I have included a link on different ways to power an electric winch that might be helpful to you.
Using an AC powered battery charger such as # CTEK56353 would be a great option to make sure the battery is fully charged prior to heading out and doing some winching where there is no AC outlet. I have also linked a help article on battery chargers for you.
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