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The trailer positive lead should be connected with the first batterys positive terminal. Up until now my answer had always been i dont know but thats something i really wanted to do before leaving before we get into how to install a second battery in your car or truck maybe we should talk about why. Then connect the two positive posts together with charger wire secure the clamps and then do the same with the negative posts.