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Doug_and_Cassi_
Explorer
Aug 11, 2013

Batteries removed. Can external power be applied?

My wife noticed a strong odor she described as sewage smell yesterday near the motorhome. I probed around and found the middle of three batteries very hot and four cells dry. I unhooked them all a...
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Clay_L
Explorer
Aug 11, 2013
mena661 wrote:
MRUSA wrote:
I would not run the power without batteries attached. The batteries act as a "shock absorber" for the electrical system. Without them, any power spikes will be accentuated and may damage something else.
Newer converters don't require a battery.


True. My manual even says to use the battery disconnect switch when connected to shore power for an extended period of time.

I don't do that but do check the electrolyte level in the batteries each month.

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