Caravan breakaway system
Submitted: Saturday, Jul 16, 2011 at 17:59
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Hi Guys,
If I may I would like to tap the considerable knowledge base of the
forum once again.
OK question..........I have a breakaway system on my van that has it's own 12v 7 amphr battery which is now dead. Can anyone see any reason why I could not just hook up the two 12v 105 AHr deep cycle house batteries (in parallel of course)to power the electric brakes in the unfortunate event that the van decides to try and go it's own way? The old 12v 7AHr battery was not even hooked up to the Smart Charger and relied on me remembering to charge it now and then whereas the two 105 AHr jobbies are, and both are charged from the vehicle when travelling.
In practical terms I don't see a problem but it occured to me that there may be some obscure legal requirement for an independent battery to be used.
Thanks in advance for any input
Cheers Pop
Reply By: gottabjoaken - Saturday, Jul 16, 2011 at 19:06
Saturday, Jul 16, 2011 at 19:06
Yes, you certainly can use the house batteries to power the BrakeSafe unit.
Just be aware though, that if "someone" pulls the safety plug, without you knowing it, then it could kill your house batteries.
A new separate battery would be cheaper. Just connect the house battery to the trickle charge connection of the BrakeSafe unit, so it doesn't go flat, but put a switch (or plug) in the link if your van sits idle for long periods.
Ken
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