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Thanks for the answers. I grew up on a ranch and all our trailers had breakaway protection and all the batteries were charged by the Tow Vehicle. My VRV is wired to charge the house batteries but I need to validate that the BB is not in the circuit. I currently don't like the the house batteries are charged by the TV. I have a 235 watt solar panel on too and in a trip greater than 1 hour the charge controller shows an overcharge and shuts down but the batteries keep charging greater than 14.4 volts which isn't good. I will do some more research and let ya'll know what I find.

Adios

Jared

I would like to just wire it to the house battery. Does anyone here on this thread have the ability to draw out the plans and what diode needs to be used?

Thanks

Jared

We have the 8.5X22 and our tow vehicle is a 08' escalade AWD with a 6.2L engine. We avg 12.5-13 MPG while towing. We don't have a weight distribution hitch but the car does have an automatic load leveler which I love. I'm not an escalade guy, I was looking for a Tahoe and found this used and got a good deal.

We can fit a quad and 5 dirt bikes and lots of camping gear. We boon dock most of our trips so I have it set up with a 235 watt solar panel and 3 12v batteries. I use a champion 3500 watt generator that has worked flawlessly running everything and the AC. I also changed the converter to 45 amp from the 30 amp which allows me to charge batteries and run accessories more since I added the 3 batteries on the tongue of the trailer.

I like the happy jack bed in the rear of the trailer. I believe there are different versions. I'm 5'10" and have to bend over when walking under it. So be aware of that when choosing what happy jack as well as how tall your side by side is.

I love our VRV. It's awesome, my kids think it's cooler than any other Toy Hauler out there. Especially when I can get it further off the road than anyone else!

Good luck on your hunt for the model you want.

Adios

Jared