DUCKWING
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Today we picked up our towd (2008 Hyundai Accent hatchback, manual transmission) after base plate/llghting installation. No issues hooking up or making the one hour trip home. When we unhooked, the towd battery was dead (just the dreaded clicking starter). Jumped off and has started fine several times since. Key was in accessory position with radio off. Possibility that the light switch was on but headlights don't come on unless key is in "run". I checked, there is about 1 amp drain when the key is switched to ACC and about 5.5 amps if the headlight switch is also on. Doesn't seem that 5.5 amps would have killed the battery in an hour. Guess the battery could be dying but hasn't exhibited any start-up issues. Towing lights are separate blubs added to the tail light assembly so there is no invasion of the towd electrical system. Any thoughts? :-[