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I don't camp in mine just use it for repairs ect so I only use one AGM deep cycle 12v battery connected to a 10amp converter charger I can plug in at home or to a generator. The converter charger I have is used for charging and maintaining batteries for trolling motors I picked up from a sporting store. It was on sale for $50 the actual RV ones run well over a $100. I also have the battery connected to the 12V aux pin in the 7pin trailer connector which charges the battery when my pickup is on(at least on the newer fords).

To do this do you have a diode or something so the 12 volt battery does not feed back to the truck battery or does that not matter? Also do you just have your AUX lead go to the battery and that charges it or do you need a charger from the lead to the battery?
 
To do this do you have a diode or something so the 12 volt battery does not feed back to the truck battery or does that not matter? Also do you just have your AUX lead go to the battery and that charges it or do you need a charger from the lead to the battery?

Most trucks that come with auxilary batteries are already set up for this. If you do this from a single battery vehicle, you need an isolator that allows current to flow only when the engine is running or you'll drain the "vehicle starting" battery.
 
I'm not sure on all vehicles but at least on the newer dodges and fords the Aux wire is shut off by the pickup when the ignition is off which prevents problems. I also usually unplug the trailer from the pickup just to be safe. The Aux lead in the 7 pin connector goes straight to the battery. Most trailer do this anyway to charge the small breakaway battery. This is doing the same thing just a bigger battery. Also to clarify this is the battery in the trailer not the second one on the two vehicle. I have since pulled that entire setup and I'm using a actual RV unit which both converts 110 to 12v and charges the battery.
 
I think most trailers or at leat mine when new used the 12 V lead (black) and not the orange Aux power to keep the breakaway battery for the brakes charged. My interior lights run off the orange Aux power therefore I don't even need the keys in my truck or my truck running to have interior lights in my trailer as long as it is plugged into my truck.

This is the circuit I want to add a 12 Volt deep cell battery to my trailer and use the Aux wire to keep it charged when the truck is running.

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I was wrong. I looked at my connector today and my interior lights must run off the black #4 12 volt. I do know my truck does not have to be on to have lights but must be plugged into the trailer.
 
The trailer should only be supplied power when the ignition is on in the tow vehicle. Also, the center orange wire in your diagram is commonly used for reverse lights on the trailer... VERY nice to have by the way!
 
Both my suburban and my duramax let me turn on the trailer interior lights without the ignition on. Kind of handy actually. Ive left my truck plugged in for days with no ill effects. After looking ar it closer it appears my battery for the brakes does not get charged from anything. There is one hot wire and one ground on the little brake battery. Anyone know whymy 12 v brake battery only reads 7 volts on my meter?

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There is some really great information and ideas on this thread. I would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to enter the photos and information to help other people out. We are making plans on buying enclosed. This thread has helped out a lot. Thanks again guys.
 
Enclosed

I wish I could have paid more to have gotten it years earlier. They are so nice compared to open trailers.


mckinney
 
I see alot of you have some guides for skis some old belt for traction, but only on the doors. What do you do to keep the main floor from getting cut up and ruined withe the skis and skags??
Comercial grade carpet is awsome on the floor of trailers
 
Coat hangers

Meathookers coat hangers look good, I would like to see them on a spring piano hinge so when nothing was on them it would fold up out of the way. I would hate to have gouges in my helmet from this. Nice design so the hangers won't fall off during transport.


mckinney
 
Bumping this to the top. Just purchased an older 2 place interstate that I have the floor torn out of right now. I have wire wheeled the frame and am getting ready to spray it with paint tonight. I am replacing the floor spare the doors and painting the bottom side of the floor as well as the top with a textured finish. The PO had ski guides throughout the trailer so I am putting them back in. Also plan to build a helmet rack and a deflector in the front to direct the skis with storage for oil in front of it. Don't look to get too fancy but I like all the ideas.

I am having a problem with the wiring and lights. The clearance lights don't work, and on my way home, when the lights were turned on, the brakes locked up. Haven't dug too far into it but know I'll be facing some issues.
 
I was wondering, the guy's that insulated there trailers what did you use to cover the foam on the ceiling? I insulated mine and used luan plywood and from temp differences it warped and looks like ****. I would like to put something in that looks better.
 
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The solar panel idea would be slick, but where would mount them to hold up to 80-85 mph winds when driving. Because we all obey the speed limit when trying to get to our honey holes for riding.
 
have 2x100 w on my travel trailer roof for the last 3 years.
you would have to mount it to a support rib for sure.
 
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