How often to disconnect from shore power
Hello Everyone… I have a 2003 Ford F-53 RV I have questions regarding charging house & chassis batteries, How often to disconnect from shore power I usually stay hooked up to shore power for...
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When plugged in the chassis battery does not get charged, only the house batteries. The converter/charger on an 03 is as basic as they come so it can very well over charge the house batteries after extended time plugged in if you don't routinely place a load on the batteries.
Personally, I would upgrade the inverter charger to a newer style that can go into a "float mode" so it doesn't overcharge the batteries. and go with 2 new AGM batteries. A couple solar panels with a good charge controller will keep them charged up whuile in outside storage. you could also add a small solar panel to keep the chassis battery charged while in storage. and for when your plugged in and not running the engine get a small 1.5A battery maintainer.
Personally, I would upgrade the inverter charger to a newer style that can go into a "float mode" so it doesn't overcharge the batteries. and go with 2 new AGM batteries. A couple solar panels with a good charge controller will keep them charged up whuile in outside storage. you could also add a small solar panel to keep the chassis battery charged while in storage. and for when your plugged in and not running the engine get a small 1.5A battery maintainer.
