ed
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Post by ed on Jan 4, 2019 9:54:18 GMT -5
We have a 14' KZ Sportsman. Traveling across the USA and one night we boon dock at a Walmart and the next night we go to a camp ground. When boon docking for a night should I unplug the 7 way from the truck? Thx. Ed
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Post by johnr on Jan 4, 2019 9:56:25 GMT -5
Hi Ed. Personally, I would unplug it. No use potentially draining the truck battery if something were drawing on it.
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Post by Chuck on Jan 4, 2019 14:05:20 GMT -5
I agree with johnr, I always unplug to avoid draining the truck battery  Safe Travels Chuck |
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Post by lynnmor on Jan 4, 2019 15:18:50 GMT -5
Tow vehicles vary, some disconnect and some do not. If you test for voltage at the plug with the truck shut down, you will possibly know. Since there are so many relays and systems on late model vehicles, I don't take a chance and unplug then hang a toe tag on the steering wheel.
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Post by RdRmr on Jan 4, 2019 16:47:37 GMT -5
I agree with everyone else, unplug it. Why take a chance.
I have always unplugged from the tow vehicle for a night in a lot. Happy Campin....
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ed
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Post by ed on Jan 5, 2019 10:52:14 GMT -5
Thanks and it makes sense to unplug. Could not think of a reason not so will do so. Happy trails... Ed
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Post by laknox on Jan 14, 2019 10:07:56 GMT -5
IIRC, GM's plugs are always hot; Ford and Ram are not. YMMV...
Lyle
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Greg
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Post by Greg on Jan 14, 2019 18:33:31 GMT -5
The first long trip we’ve taken was back over Christmas and New Years. When we stopped for the night, it was for no other purpose than to sleep. The nights we did, temps were in the 50’s. I parked, setup, left the truck plugged in and running while the furnace ran to get things warmed up inside. Once it was a little too warm for comfort, I turned the thermostat off, and shut the truck down. I did stay plugged in though. My truck gives two remote start cycles at about 15 minutes each. If we wake in the middle of the night and it’s really cold, we can start the truck by remote and kick the furnace on, which we did do several times. Keeping it plugged in gives me two chances to start the truck and power up for 15 minutes or so without needing to go outside.
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