To my truck? Arrived back home today (Wednesday) and heading out next Monday. I have taken the load of the truck. Do you think it is ok to stayed hooked up that long?

Only question would be 12 volt draw from the trucks battery. I know many Ford and GM disconnect the 12 volt to the trailer when the ignition is off. My Ram still has 12 volt with the ignition off. Other than that not an issue.

You could leave it hooked up forever. It won't hurt a thing. I'm really not sure why you would ask. What part are you concerned about being damaged somehow?

No problem leaving it hooked up. Connect to shore power, with at least 15/20 amp. Unplug harness from truck and leave frig on and loaded ready to go.

KD4UPL wrote:You could leave it hooked up forever. It won't hurt a thing. I'm really not sure why you would ask. What part are you concerned about being damaged somehow?Damage to my TV? Difficulty when trying to unhitched? Those are my concerns. Are those not normal thoughts?

WE-C-USA wrote:No problem leaving it hooked up. Connect to shore power, with at least 15/20 amp. Unplug harness from truck and leave frig on and loaded ready to go.Thanks. I have covered all you have mentioned.

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13 Replies

phillyg
Explorer II
Jul 22, 2016
No issues in my opinion. If it makes you feel better, extend the landing legs to take the weight off the TV.
wilber1
Explorer
Jul 21, 2016
When we head south in the winter we stay hooked up for six days. Same coming home.
DownTheAvenue
Explorer
Jul 21, 2016
KD4UPL wrote:
You could leave it hooked up forever. It won't hurt a thing.
I'm really not sure why you would ask. What part are you concerned about being damaged somehow?

X2
RustyJC
Explorer
Jul 21, 2016
schlep1967 wrote:
The only problem I could see is if the trailer is not level when hooked up. Are you level side to side and front to back? This only really matters if you are running your refrigerator.

And then only if it's an RV (non-residential) fridge.

Rusty
schlep1967
Nomad
Jul 21, 2016
The only problem I could see is if the trailer is not level when hooked up. Are you level side to side and front to back? This only really matters if you are running your refrigerator.
Irish2
Explorer
Jul 21, 2016
No problem to leave it hooked up for that period of time. I have done it a couple times without issue. As others have said disconnect power from your truck and hook up to shore power. Good time management I say!!
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Jul 21, 2016
Staying hooked up to truck is less stressful on truck then towing it down the roadways bouncing/bucking/jerking/etc.

It is just static load.........moving is dynamic load and much higher strain

You are overthinking it.
SoCalDesertRid1
Explorer II
Jul 21, 2016
If you're asking about the truck's suspension, no, there is no issue with leaving the trailer on the hitch all the time. It won't hurt the truck's suspension at all.

As far as the electrical cord, disconnect it so you're not running your truck batteries down, if your truck's trailer charge circuit isn't one that disconnects when the key is off.
zackyboy3rs
Explorer
Jul 21, 2016
WE-C-USA wrote:
No problem leaving it hooked up. Connect to shore power, with at least 15/20 amp. Unplug harness from truck and leave frig on and loaded ready to go.

Thanks. I have covered all you have mentioned.
zackyboy3rs
Explorer
Jul 21, 2016
KD4UPL wrote:
You could leave it hooked up forever. It won't hurt a thing.
I'm really not sure why you would ask. What part are you concerned about being damaged somehow?

Damage to my TV? Difficulty when trying to unhitched? Those are my concerns. Are those not normal thoughts?