{"product_id":"bc-dc-05-12v-5-amp-panel-mount-battery-charger-maintainer-dump-trailer","title":"BC-DC-05 12V 5-Amp Panel-Mount Battery Charger \u0026 Maintainer — Dump Trailer, Hydraulic Lift, Car, Marine","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBC-DC-05 Panel-Mount 12V 5-Amp Battery Charger \u0026amp; Maintainer — Dump Trailer, Hydraulic Lift, Car, Marine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBC-DC-05\u003c\/strong\u003e is a smart 3-stage 12V 5-amp panel-mount battery charger and maintainer designed for permanent installation inside dump trailer toolboxes and hydraulic pump housings. Includes a panel-mount shore power inlet that passes through the trailer wall — plug in any standard 110V extension cord from the outside and the charger maintains your battery automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed as a direct replacement for factory chargers on Big Tex, PJ Trailers, Texas Pride, Load Trail, and many other dump trailer brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📐 Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBC-DC-05\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC 120V, 60Hz (standard 3-prong extension cord)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC 12V, 5 Amps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Wattage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5 Watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharging Stages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-Stage Automatic (Constant Current → Constant Voltage → Float)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloat Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.5V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloat Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.1A – 0.3A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V Lead-Acid (5+ Ah) — AGM, Flooded, Gel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery Lead Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\" (18 AWG, 3\/8\" ring terminals)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharger Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\" L × 3-3\/8\" W × 2-1\/4\" H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShore Inlet Hole Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-3\/4\" diameter panel cutout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShore Inlet Mounting Holes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/8\" diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED Circuit Breaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-resetting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery\/Alternator Tester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — push-button LED bar graph\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOvercharge Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — automatic shutoff\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinned aluminum — passive cooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📦 What's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBC-DC-05 charger unit (with 24\" battery leads, 3\/8\" ring terminals)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel-mount shore power inlet with weatherproof flip cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware (screws)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🔍 How It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BC-DC-05 mounts permanently inside your dump trailer toolbox or hydraulic pump enclosure. The shore power inlet mounts through a 1-3\/4\" hole in the trailer wall — the weatherproof flip cover keeps elements out. To charge, simply lift the cover and plug in any standard 3-prong extension cord. The charger does the rest automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3-Stage Charging Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStage 1 — Constant Current (Bulk Charge):\u003c\/strong\u003e When battery voltage is below the set point, the charger delivers maximum 5A output to quickly restore charge. This is the fast-charge phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStage 2 — Constant Voltage (Absorption):\u003c\/strong\u003e As the battery nears full charge, the charger holds voltage constant and tapers current automatically to prevent overheating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStage 3 — Float (Maintenance):\u003c\/strong\u003e Once fully charged, the charger drops to 13.5V float mode at 0.1–0.3A — enough to offset self-discharge and keep the battery at 100% indefinitely without overcharging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e💪 Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✔ Push-Button Battery \u0026amp; Alternator Condition Tester\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-in LED bar graph tester shows battery condition (Poor \/ Fair \/ Good) and alternator condition (Fair \/ Good) at the push of a button. Test your battery without tools — disconnect AC power, push the button, read the result. To test alternator condition, engine must be running at 2,000 RPM with lights and accessories off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✔ Panel-Mount Shore Power Inlet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreates a permanent, weatherproof charging access point on the outside of your trailer. Flip up the cover, plug in an extension cord, walk away. No opening the toolbox, no lifting the hood — just plug and charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✔ Automatic Shutoff — Can't Overcharge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe switch-mode circuit cuts charge current automatically when the battery is full and drops to float mode. Safe to leave plugged in indefinitely when the trailer is parked between jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✔ Self-Resetting Circuit Breaker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLED-indicated circuit breaker protects the charger and wiring from shorts. Self-resets — no fuses to replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✔ Direct Replacement for Factory Units\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterchangeable with DLH and Brightway factory chargers. 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