Does Wiring Batteries In Series Require Connecting Positive to Negative Post
I am looking at the diagram and it says to connect positive to negative, is that correct | Yes, wiring a battery in series does require connecting a positive post to a negative post, as you can see in the accompanying diagram. Following this...
Can One 12V Battery be Used to Replace Two 6V Batteries
I have two 6V batteries in my cabin for solar panel but they need to be replaced. Can I buy one 12 V battery? The system was hooked up 15 years ago so can’t find Sterling 6V batteries . | You should be able to replace your two 6V batteries...
Recommendation for Maintaining 1999 Jayco Pop Up Campers Battery While Towing
I have a 1999 Jayco pop up camper and wanted to know how I can keep the battery charged while I tow it? Currently I own a Battery Extender by Schumacher and it takes forever to charge my 24 group deep cycle battery while plugged into a house...
Parts Needed to Add a 7-Way Trailer Connector to a 2011 Honda CR-V
I tow a lightweight tear camper. Is there a way to hook up a 7 way blade unit to the 2011 Honda CR-V? Dont need to hook up the brake wire, but the battery on the camper needs to charge while going down the road. Thanks for your help. | In...
Wiring Exterior Trailer Lights to be Powered by Reverse Circuit and On Board Battery
All, I want to add an on board battery to power both the trailers original equipment interior lights when disconnected from tow vehicle and to power some exterior LED spots I just added. I already ran a new 14 ga. wire from the center pin...
Can 6 Volt and 12 Volt Trailer Batteries be Wired Together
I read the question about wiring x2 6 volt batteries and x1 12 volt battery, and that makes since. My question is would I need to change anything else electrically? Converter? Inverter? Generator? FYI, my setup is x2 12 volt batteries that just...
Break Away System Replacement Battery Recommendation for a Circle J Horse Trailer
Thanks for your website. I have a 1993 2 horse straight load bumper pull horse trailer. The battery for the breakaway unit sits in a little well in the tack compartment in the front of the trailer and is routinely changed every 2 years. I...
Will 7-Way Installed in Truck Bed Provide Power to Charge Battery of Truck Bed Camper
Im going to install a 7-pole plug in my pickup bed for my camper. In my last truck, the plug was near the front of the bed on the drivers side. My question is this: Will this supply current to the camper while the truck is running to charge...
Charging Battery for Trailer Lights Using Battery from 2017 Ford Super Duty
I run a non-profit equine assisted therapy program for kids and adults with disabilities called Diego Ranch Inc.. We have three trailers that I am working on right now. One trailer is our equipment trailer that we take to events like schools,...
What Would Cause Trailer Jack to Stop Working When Only Connected to Battery
I have a power tongue jack on my travel trailer. The jack has worked fine on just the trailer battery, however, late last season it would only work through the wiring connection to the towing vehicle or when the trailer is connected to 120v...
CTEK Battery Chargers that are Compatible with AGM Style Batteries
Trying to decide between this charger “25000” and model the Cetek 7002 which does have an agm setting “snowflake”. Does one use the normal setting for all battery types including agm on this charger? A little confusing! Am replacing oem batteries...
Pavement Ends Flip Top Availability for YJ Wrangler
Hi, I have been trying to source a replacement top for my 92 YJ which currently has a pavement ends flip top. I have not been able to find it anywhere, but your site shows it as available. | We do have the Pavement Ends Flip Top that fits...
Using Tow Ready 4-way to 7-way Adapter to Maintain Trailer Mounted Battery
I have ordered Tow-Ready part # 30717. Do I need to use the yellow aux wire for anything?does that charge the battery or does the black charge????Also will not be using any back up lights..plz let me know | The 12-volt accessory circuit from...
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...
Parts Needed to Charge Auxiliary Battery in 2018 Subaru Outback with Vehicle Battery
I have a 2018 Subaru Outback that has a power socket in the cargo area. I want to charge a 35AHr AGM battery not car or deep cycle marine while the car is running, mostly keeping it topped off bc the battery won’t be used that often. I am a...
How to Power Trailer Observation Camera From 2018 Toyota Highlander
I would like to add a wireless camera to the back of my 5x10 enclosed trailer for better rear viewing. Currently I have the basic 4-pin connector from my 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid to the trailer. What are some good options for getting...
What Colors of Tonneau Covers Fit My 1990 Jeep Wrangler?
Is this item sold in Tan color? | I have an answer about the availability about a tan-colored tonneau cover for your 1990 Jeep Wrangler. However, the Pavement Ends Cargo Cover for Jeep - Black Denim # PE4180515 is only available in black denim....
Easy Connect/Disconnect Battery Charger Solution for 2005 Ford Excursion
I have a 2005 ford excursion diesel. I want to permanently install a maintenance charger in the engine compartment. Do you have any recommendations? | Best option would be a charger like the CTEK Universal Battery Charger part # CTEK56865...
Can CTEK Battery Charger # CTEK56353 Maintain RV Batteries for 6 Months While in Storage
Can I use this to maintain my Winnebago motorhome house batteries, when store it for 6 months. | Yes, you can use CTEK battery charger # CTEK56353 to provide long-term maintenance of the RV batteries. This charger will not over charge the batteries...
Why Cant a Trailer Battery be Charged through a 7-Way Trailer Connector
With a 10awg auxiliary, can my car maintain the rv full 100ah battery when im driving? Should I stay on propaine? A 8 awg with 40amp breaker be better ? | The 12 volt circuit in a trailer connector can provide a maintenance charge to a trailer...
Outlet Kit Recommendation to Power a Battery Blanket in a Trailer
In a tractor trailer, well the trailer, I need to be able to plug in an battery blanket, with cigarette lighter plug in, into a power source. I know someone makes say a 3-4 Cigarette strip. My question is: 1. Inside the trailer, I can mount...
How Are Brake Magnets Affected if Breakaway Cable Has Been Pulled for an Extended Period of Time
My grandson pulled the safety brake cable out about 2 weeks ago.I just saw it today. will it hurt the magnets. The magnets have been hot for 2 weeks | Breakaway Batteries are supposed to be able to send enough power to activate the trailer brakes...
Can I Expose The Ctek Chargers To Freezing Temps While Maintaining Car Vehicle Battery In Winter
I’m going to be away for two months and I want to be sure the battery of car don’t died, I appreciate any thing you advise me, thank you.- ? Can I expose ctek comfort connect- extension cable to very low temperatures & ice? | The Ctek chargers...
How to Prevent Winch Battery From Charging Breakaway Battery When Unplugged from Trailer
I have a breakaway brake system on my trailer with the battery testing unit thing whenever it is connected to my truck the amber led on the breakaway unit is lit. I just installed a winch with a deep cycle battery I and hooked it up to the 12v...
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