Cut off battery switch for chassis
I have a 1996 Monaco Dynasty which has two cut off switches beside the batteries. I am plugged into shore power and I need to trickle charge the chassis battery. Can someone please tell me how to te...
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Actually, if the secondary charger he is using is not a "smart one" (read that not voltage controlled very well) it IS a good idea to disconnect the battery-- the engine and transmission computers are not helped by power spikes and possible 15+ VDC.
And, it using a "not smart" charger, be sure to monitor voltage. It is OK to equalize marginal batteries (assuming no dead cell!). But you do not want 15+ VDC for very long.
And, it using a "not smart" charger, be sure to monitor voltage. It is OK to equalize marginal batteries (assuming no dead cell!). But you do not want 15+ VDC for very long.