Battery cutoff switch
When I am at a campsite with full hookup should I disconnect the battery via the battery cutoff switch. Does it hurt the battery by being connected to the converter all the time. I understand that whe...
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RoyB wrote:
This has really become less of an issue with the newer SMART MODE converter/chargers installed in the newer RV units. These type converter/chargers will take care of your battery really nice...
What you don't want to happen is having your battery boil out fluids being connected all the time. This occurs when the older type converter/charger units are only running at 13.6VDC and over time may boil out your battery fluids. This takes many days however to happen.
I monitor my battery bank all the time in my setup when camping at shore power locations as well as camping off the power grid and make sure they are not getting hot and the DC VOLTAGEs are all nominal...
Roy Ken
I wonder when the Smart Mode were first being installed and
Does my 2012 Montana have a Smart Mode?
