Battery issue

trickyvic
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Battery issue Jul 21, 2014 9:02:28 GMT -5

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Post by trickyvic on Jul 21, 2014 9:02:28 GMT -5

Hi all,
We have 2014 Spree Escape 170 and I notice that the battery is totally dead after 2 weeks of sitting. This has happened a few times now. Is this normal? I've owned many RVs in the past, but never had this problem. I notice that the radio is always lit up even when not turned on. Do you think that would be enough to drain the battery down that quickly?

Thanks for any input

Vic

lynnmor Professional RV’er Posts: 1,695	Battery issue Jul 21, 2014 9:33:38 GMT -5 via mobile trickyvic likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by lynnmor on Jul 21, 2014 9:33:38 GMT -5 You need to remove a battery cable or install a switch so that the battery is disconnected whenever the trailer is not being used.

trickyvic
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Battery issue Jul 21, 2014 10:54:34 GMT -5

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Post by trickyvic on Jul 21, 2014 10:54:34 GMT -5

Thanks lynnmor,
That's what I'll do. I was just plugging it in once a month or so for a couple days, but it's not a big deal to just charge it up and disconnect it every now and then. I just don't want to ruin the battery, as deep cycle batteries are not cheep.
Maybe I'll just pick up a battery disconnect for it.

Thanks again
Vic

lynnmor Professional RV’er Posts: 1,695	Battery issue Jul 21, 2014 12:56:30 GMT -5 via mobile trickyvic likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by lynnmor on Jul 21, 2014 12:56:30 GMT -5 Good. Now don't buy one of those that have a large red key, they corrode inside and won't last a year. I use a Blue Sea switch, expensive though.

Post by trickyvic on Jul 21, 2014 9:02:28 GMT -5

Post by lynnmor on Jul 21, 2014 9:33:38 GMT -5

Post by trickyvic on Jul 21, 2014 10:54:34 GMT -5

Post by lynnmor on Jul 21, 2014 12:56:30 GMT -5