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    Posted: 11 Nov 2016 at 2:07pm
Hi guys. If I remove the battery for winterization will the running lights and power jack still operate when connected to tow vehicle?
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Posts: 1407 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Nov 2016 at 2:14pm
They should. However, the safety interlock on the brakes will not work if the trailer separates from the TV.
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Posts: 89 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Nov 2016 at 3:37pm
Thanks. It's only about 2 miles to the storage place so the chances of separation in such a short flat distance is near 0. 
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Nov 2016 at 5:38pm
If you truck charges, then it will power the jack while running, the lights are powered by the truck at all times.
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It depends on how the power jack is wired. Sometimes the jack is connected directly to the positive terminal of the battery. If so it may have been disconnected when the battery was removed. If that is the case the jack wire will have to be connected to the positive battery wire coming from the camper for the jack to work from the TV. Might be easier to put the battery back first. 
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