Battery Stolen, Wires Cut, Now What?

[cuevrojamez]

So at some point between the last time I checked my battery water level and this week, my battery was stolen, they even cut the cables.

How do I best repair this?




2018 Crossroads Z-1 Zinger 328SB
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT
Missouri


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[Steve7]

I’m sorry this happened to you. I would just remove the cable, taking pictures first of any routing and connections. Then go to an rv or automotive store and ask for the identical gauge of wire and the length you need. The battery cable you buy should come with battery connections to fit the battery you purchase. Then reconnect as you removed. Shouldn’t be too difficult depending where the connections are, probably under the frame not far from the nose/front.

Second option, pay a mechanic to do it.

[cuevrojamez]

Can I still use my trailer with an electric hookup without the battery?


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[Steve7]

Originally Posted by cuevrojamez

Can I still use my trailer with an electric hookup without the battery?


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Not sure, but don’t think so. Several of your systems require 12v, which comes from the battery. The shore power recharges the battery through your converter. Example is the slide(s), ceiling lights, computer boards for furnace and refrigerator. I was about to list more, but I’m beginning to confuse myself.

Even if you could use it without a battery, laws require a battery for towing because of the brake away switch to activate the brakes in such a sensario.

I’m sure someone will answer your question for sure.

[markandkim]

My son is a Sheriff in Pemiscot County MO. He said stealing batteries is a big problem there. Especially for farmers who use pivot rigs. Meth heads are stealing them and buying drugs.

[sleepyT]

Steve7 explained that very well... I only have one thing to add to his explanation...You do not have to replace the whole cable...You can buy two copper splices trim back the rubber shield on the cables and SOLDER a new piece of cable onto the old cable cover with shrink wrap to make up the cable that was cut away...Would save a lot of time and trouble...

PS...don't know if that is the correct spelling for SOLDER...spell check was no help...I hope some one on forum can give correct spelling...DO NOT JUST CRIMP CABLES MAKE SURE TO SOLDER OR WELD, so to speak, TOGETHER...That way they can not pull apart...

[sleepyT]

FOUND IT

The correct spelling is SOLDER...

PS...forgot to say sorry about your battery that really sucks, where was your camper parked...?

[Labbie]

Originally Posted by cuevrojamez

So at some point between the last time I checked my battery water level and this week, my battery was stolen, they even cut the cables.

How do I best repair this?




2018 Crossroads Z-1 Zinger 328SB
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT
Missouri


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Sounds like you parked at the same place I store mine, they got 30 batteries one night by cutting the wires and straps that hold the case down. I keep mine in a pickup truck tool box I mounted to the front of the trailer, it will at least slow them down. When I did this I had to get new wires, so I went to a car audio store and purchased the wires, I am thinking it was 8awg, and I replaced with 4 awg because they already had it cut. They also had the ends to put on the wire for me. Once you have the wires, you should be able to pull that black cover off and then loosen 2 nuts to replace the wires. [ Just a thought, sorry you have to go through this because of someone else's bad habits.

[Papa-T]

Yea so sorry. I hate a scumbag. (Theif). If the cables are long enough you can do as stated above and add connections. If not take one to get correct size. Did they break into the storage or was it unlocked?

[cuevrojamez]

Thanks everyone!
I have my trailer parked in my driveway which is at the back of my lot and T’s into an ally. My neighborhood is kinda dicey, so I guess I should have expected it.

The battery was just in the black box with the strap holding it closed. I’ve been thinking of rigging something to padlock it down.

I think I will look to do the solder method.


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[harley]

Yes ,you can run trailer on shore power without battery. Tape the ends of the wires so they will not accidentally touch frame.
Unscrew the black cover in the pic and there should be the end of the wire showing connected to a bolt and nut . Or it goes into the bottom of the trailer behind the cover into a junction box...may have to unscrew the coroplast cover under.

[OhioMark]

Just my two cents here but for the time and effort just a new line to the box. The underbelly is easy to remove and those lines are a thick gauge. Getting that wound copper hot enough to solder will bake the jacket.


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[Delillo]

I installed a battery lock from B&D RV Lock. Do a Google search and it will come up. I also put a lock on my propane tanks by drilling through the wing nut that clamps them down.