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At 100 km/h it will take at least 4 to 5 hours to efficiently recharge the battery. The solar panel(s)
charges the battery continuously but at a slow rate. (See Solar Panels section).
Battery Charge Indicator
The battery charge indicator, used when not plugged into 120-volt power, will indicate the trailer
battery condition. When it shows weak or bad condition, you should take every reasonable step
to conserve power by using as few lights as possible and switching off appliances. The battery
should be charged as soon as practical with the tow vehicle charging system, or by connecting to
120-volt power source.
The normal life of a battery is between 3 and 4 years, depending on the number of cycles
that it will have gone through. It is therefore important to take good care of it, because
unlike a car battery, the deep cycle battery requires maintenance.
The endurance of your battery will vary depending on the use of electric equipment in the
trailer. Endurance can be as high as 96 hours. This is for new original equipment battery
only.
Replace your battery with a deep-cycle battery only. Some models may not fit in the box.
In cold weather a drained battery will freeze and will become unusable. A battery that froze
can be easily identified and will not be covered under warranty.
In case of prolonged storage, unplug the battery, store it inside and connect it to a battery
maintainer charger.
In the case of lead-acid maintenance-free batteries, do not force the cover open, this will
destroy the battery.
Lithium Battery (Optional)
If you have a 12 V lithium battery, here are the differences in its usage compared to a standard
battery:
• The lifetime of a lithium battery is about 8 years.
• It is possible to drain 80% of the capacity of lithium batteries (20% of energy left).
• A lithium battery is half the weight of a standard battery.
• Lithium batteries can be used/discharged between -20 °C and +60 °C.
• A lithium battery can be recharged between 0 °C and +60 °C.
• This option comes with a battery switch (photo I-1) to disconnect the battery and avoid
recharging it when its temperature is below 0 °C.
• Use during three seasons (spring, summer and fall) requires no additional management.
• In winter, if the batteries are not in use, disconnect them with the switch to avoid
unnecessary recharging, either by the towing vehicle engine, the built-in charger, or the
solar panels (photo I-1).
• Winter use requires more management, such as warming up the lithium batteries so they
can be recharged when they are below 0 °C.
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