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**Bill** · 02-13-2023, 03:21 PM

I don't know much about these things, but we have discussed them before - see

https://www.trailmanorowners.com/for...ad.php?t=19759

My first thought was the same as Shane's. If you are going to use it as a primary battery for the TM, then you must do everything you would do with a real battery. And that includes connecting its 12-volt outlet to the primary battery terminals, and making sure that it is charged before you hit the road. In the event of a breakaway, the trailer brakes will immediately start to pull about 8+ amps from the battery, to activate the electric brakes and stop the trailer as quickly as possible. So be sure your unit can supply 10 amps for at least a minute. BTW, what make/model power station do you have?

If this is what you are thinking, then it may work. But if you are thinking of some less demanding use, like simply powering some lights, the radio/TV, and the water pump when you set up camp, I don't think it is a good idea.

Bill

02-13-2023, 03:21 PM	#3
Bill Site Team Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The mountains of Scottsdale, AZ, and the beaches of Maine Posts: 10,105	I don't know much about these things, but we have discussed them before - see https://www.trailmanorowners.com/for...ad.php?t=19759 My first thought was the same as Shane's. If you are going to use it as a primary battery for the TM, then you must do everything you would do with a real battery. And that includes connecting its 12-volt outlet to the primary battery terminals, and making sure that it is charged before you hit the road. In the event of a breakaway, the trailer brakes will immediately start to pull about 8+ amps from the battery, to activate the electric brakes and stop the trailer as quickly as possible. So be sure your unit can supply 10 amps for at least a minute. BTW, what make/model power station do you have? If this is what you are thinking, then it may work. But if you are thinking of some less demanding use, like simply powering some lights, the radio/TV, and the water pump when you set up camp, I don't think it is a good idea. Bill __________________ 2020 2720QS (aka 2720SL) 2014 Ford F-150 4WD 5.0L Bill's Tech Stuff album