Options for Charging Trailer Battery and Winch Setup
Good afternoon, I am inquiring about wiring a tow vehicle to an enclosed trailer with a battery and winch on board. Have read over your notes but would like a little more detail. do not see the second page for option 2 | It sounds like you're...
Adding an External Battery to a 2018 Interstate Trailer with Trailer Breakaway Kit
I am adding an external battery for my interior lights as they do not work off the trailer brake battery when unplugged which wire do I use for my power in the trailer and before or after the trailer brake battery. I was told to watch out for...
How To Power Trailer Jack With AC Power and Battery
Not sure what term to search but looking for something that will power up 7-way tongue jack using battery or 110v regular 3 or 2 pin connector. Basically looking to power up a parked trailer using external battery or power bank with regular...
Is It Safe To Use CTEK Charger For 4 Months While On Vacation.
Is it safe to use Ctek for my Volvo S60 unattended for four months? What Ctek model can you recommend? | Yes, you can leave your Volvo S60 unattended for the 4 month scenario you're describing with no issues. You have the right idea with the...
Wiring to Charge Trailer Battery from Tow Vehicle
I have a enclosed cargo trailer with a seven way connector. I removed the small 12V battery for the breakaway braking and added a full size automotive type 12V battery in its place. I did so in order to have lighting inside the trailer and to...
Recommended Wire Gauge When Connecting Two 6V Batteries
When connecting two 6Volt 230Ah batteries, what gauge wire should be used? | When connecting two 6V batteries in series I recommend using 10 gauge wiring like # 10-1-1 (sold by the foot). You could probably get away with 12 gauge wire but to...
What is the Current Draw of CTEK Battery-Health Indicator Cable # CTEK56382
Im am thinking about fitting one of these to my motorcycle , but how much current do they draw from the battery with the constant blinking ? | The CTEK Battery-Health Indicator Cable # CTEK56382 has LEDs that draw very little power in actual...
Can Two Batteries be Charged From CTEK Battery Charger?
Hi there, I have a vw van with a normal starting batt and a optima red top leisure batt that’s wired with a split charge relay, it’s a 12v system, my question is if I connect the ctek charger to the main batt will it also charge the leisure?...
Testing Electric Trailer Brakes Using Direct Battery Power
I have heard battery charger directly to the two wires on the electric brake and no humming in the brakes still don’t work what could be wrong | You can indeed test a trailer's electric drum brakes by directly applying +12V power from a fully-charged...
Should Batteries Wired in Series be Identical
Is it ok to add a 750 mca in series with a 550 mca battery ? | We would strongly discourage anyone from connecting batteries in series or parallel applications if the batteries are not identical in age, size and type. |
Maximum Power Consumption for CTEK MULTI US 7002 12-Volt Universal Battery Charger CTEK56353
How much power does this charger use. | The CTEK MULTI US 7002 12-Volt Universal Battery Charger # CTEK56353 will draw a maximum power input of 2-amps during charging according to my contact there. I own one of these CTEK chargers and for several...
How to Wire Two 6-Volt Batteries In Series to Double Output Voltage
I need a wiring diagram for wiring 2-6v batteries to produce 12v | To wire two 6-volt batteries in series to produce 12-volts, you would connect the load to the positive terminal of battery # 1. Connect the negative terminal of battery # 1 to...
Simple, Clean and Temporary Solution To Top Off Trailer Battery
I would like to charge a camper battery from my car. Normally the battery would be charged by a solar panel. On the occasion that the solar panel has not produced enough, I would like a simple, clean and temporary way of using the charging...
Charger Recommendation for RV for Charging Main Battery and Start/Stop Battery
What Ctek charger should I use to maintain stored vehicle with 1 main battery and 1 start/stop battery over winter. Am I able to connect both batteries simultaneously or rotate charging between both. | You'd need a charger for both batteries...
Mode to Use to Maintain Deep Cycle Battery with CTEK 7002 Battery Charger
What is the best mode to keep my battery charger on to contintly maintane my backup sump pump marine deep cycle battery on | If you are using CTEK battery charger # CTEK56353 I would choose Normal or Supply mode to continually maintain the backup...
Parts Needed to Add +12V Charge Wire to 7-Way on 2017 Subaru Outback
I had a 7-way and a hitch put on my 2017 Outback. There is not a charge wire connected to the 7-way. My concern is that charging two batteries off of the cars alternator would damage it or invalidate the warranty. Running the charge wire...
Can Trailer Running Light Circuit Be Used to Charge a Trailer Breakaway Battery
Want to know if it is legal to charge the breakaway battery by utilizing the brown wire for clearance lights that comes thru the harness on the trailer. We run with clearance lights on for safety. We wire the six way plug center lug to a switch...
Most Efficient Way To Charge 50 Amp Hour Batteries
I know the the recommended Ah range for the Multi US 25000 is 50 - 500 Ah batteries, but what happens if I want to charge smaller batteries? What is the slowest charge rate? | I spoke with contact at CTEK and they informed me that the CTEK MULTI...
Which Mode to Use on CTEK MULTI US 7002 To Charge Lawn Tractor Battery After Winter
Which setting do I use to recharge a tractor mower battery after winter | You'd want to use the "NORMAL" mode on the CTEK MULTI US 7002 12-Volt Universal Battery Charger # CTEK56353 to charge your lawn mower tractor before its first use and...
Will Curt 7-Way Trailer Connector for 2019 Ford F-150 Charge a Trailer Battery
Hello - I installed this Curt t-connector #C56413 on my 2019 Ford F-150 XLT V8 without a tow package. Will it charge my trailer battery, or do I need to install something else? Thanks for the awesome customer service! | The Curt harness you...
Will Indicator Light on CTEK Panel Box # CTEK56380 Always Be Lit
Does the indicator light stay on all the time or does it display when you push to test? | I contacted our representative at CTEK about the Indicator Cable w/ Panel Box # CTEK56380. He informed me that the indicator light will always be lit....
Bike Rack Recommendation For 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing R-Pod 190 Travel Trailer
We have a power hitch with a crank on top when battery has drained on our 2019 Rpod 190. Which front bike rack works with this type hitch? | I have a solution for you, but the Jack-It 2 Bike Rack for A-Frame Trailers # LC429756 is intended...
Troubleshooting Low Voltage Error of Lippert Ground Control Leveling System
I have a 4 point Lippert leveling system in my Jayco 2019 MH. I keep getting a low voltage error when trying to use on battery. I have 2 batteries. I have to plug into land line for it to work. | Sounds like your batteries aren't fully charged....
How to Charge a Trailer Battery
Will this battery charger also charge a 12v Vehicle battery mounted in my trailer box for running accessories. along with my trailer brake battery. thanks | The Tekonsha Push to Test Breakaway Kit # 50-85-313 that you referenced is designed...
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