Roxie
Newbie RV’er
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Post by Roxie on Apr 26, 2018 7:52:06 GMT -5
Hi, I have a newbie question. If we are going to be plugged into shore power at lake, do we need to hook up battery?
Lake is close to our house so not a far drive and we have had it plugged in at home for fridge to get cold.
Thanks 😊
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Post by lynnmor on Apr 26, 2018 10:00:21 GMT -5
If you have a battery disconnect switch or just remove a cable, keep the battery connected when plugged into power or a tow vehicle. Disconnect as soon as you you are no longer connected to power, or no longer needing the battery. The idea is to keep the battery charged as much as possible, discharging a battery below 50% will greatly reduce its life. For long term storage, charge about once per month.
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Post by nvguy on Apr 26, 2018 21:43:46 GMT -5
You want to keep the battery connected when connected to shore power as it acts like a shock absorber for the converter. But as Lynnmor said, disconnect as soon as you wont be using the coach because there are lots of "invisible" loads that will kill your battery off.
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Roxie
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Post by Roxie on Apr 26, 2018 22:21:40 GMT -5
Thanks ! We appreciate the help 😄
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Post by capemayal on Apr 27, 2018 10:05:30 GMT -5
We have never disconnected our batteries. Never have in 20 years, except in storage. But, what I do is attach a portable solar battery charger to keep the batteries up. BUT - if you have wet cells you need to keep the water levels up. Batteries can freeze. Good idea to exercise them for an hour or so once a month, that's what I do and haven't had any problems.
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Post by Chuck on Apr 27, 2018 11:38:46 GMT -5
I have over the years do somewhat the same thing as capemayal but have never had out trailer in storage on plugged in at our homes an never had a problem ... I do replace batteries ever three or four years even if they are still ok but that is just me  Safe Travels Chuck |
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