Product details
Already running a Connect-Ease system? The RCE12VBP adds a second 12V battery in parallel with 8-gauge marine wire and plug-and-play connectors. It's the quick upgrade for more trolling motor run time or a bigger house bank — no rewiring your existing setup.
Connect-Ease's patented, self-cleaning, positive-lock connectors replace wing nuts and stacked ring terminals at the battery. Install once and every connection after that is plug-and-play — no tools, no crossed wires, no corroded posts, and batteries come out in seconds for charging or winter storage.
Compatible trolling motors and vehicles: Minn Kota Endura, Traxxis, PowerDrive, Terrova and Riptide (12V models); MotorGuide X3, R3 and Xi3 (12V); Newport Vessels and Watersnake 12V motors. Compatible electronics and accessories: Also feeds 12V house loads: Fish finders, GPS, VHF radios, bilge pumps, livewell pumps, LED lighting, USB chargers and shallow-water anchors.
System voltage: 12V. Recommended batteries: Matched 12V batteries — 12V deep-cycle AGM, flooded lead-acid or 12.8V LiFePO4 lithium (Group 24/27/31, 50–120Ah). Amperage and protection: Plan for up to 50A continuous draw on 12V motors (30–55 lb thrust). Protect with a 50A breaker per motor maker.
Key features
- 8-gauge marine-grade parallel connector
- Adds a second 12V battery to an existing Connect-Ease system
- Keeps 12V output, increases amp-hours
- Plug-and-play, self-cleaning connectors
- Lithium and AGM compatible
Compatibility & specs
| Compatible trolling motors / vehicles | Minn Kota Endura, Traxxis, PowerDrive, Terrova and Riptide (12V models); MotorGuide X3, R3 and Xi3 (12V); Newport Vessels and Watersnake 12V motors |
| Compatible fish finders, graphs & FFS | Also feeds 12V house loads: Fish finders, GPS, VHF radios, bilge pumps, livewell pumps, LED lighting, USB chargers and shallow-water anchors |
| Recommended voltage | 12V |
| Amperage / fuse / breaker | Plan for up to 50A continuous draw on 12V motors (30–55 lb thrust). Protect with a 50A breaker per motor maker |
| Battery types | Matched 12V batteries — 12V deep-cycle AGM, flooded lead-acid or 12.8V LiFePO4 lithium (Group 24/27/31, 50–120Ah) |
Specs come from the product listing. Always follow your trolling motor or electronics maker's manual for final fuse and breaker sizing.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about the RCE12VBP.
RCE12VBP is the add-on connector for an existing Connect-Ease setup. RCE12VBPK is the complete two-battery parallel kit.
8-gauge suits most 12V trolling motors on typical runs. For long runs or high-thrust motors, step up to 6-gauge.