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- GundogExplorer IIMy old 5th wheel would over charge the batteries so I added a disconnect and a simple battery charger that was a maintainer and would float when the batteries were charged. I got the charger from Costco. The disconnect I picked up from an RV place it might have been Camping World. It was a simple bracket that had a plastic insulator that isolated the positive terminal from the trailer it was easily installed and removed.
With this setup I left the 5th wheel plugged in. I ran a heater on a thermostat controlled plug in freezing temps and it gave me piece of mind even though I winterized it. I also like to leave my frig on. - romoreExplorer IIThat would be my concern if the unit sits for a long period of time
- Ed_CExplorerProbably not, with the chargers on older Winnies you should alternate every couple of weeks. You batteries could be over charged. I can't explain the workings, but I know from experience.
- romoreExplorer IIIt should not be a problem but I wonder why you would.
- Tal_ILExplorerWe take ours out of storage about April 1 and put it back in storage about December 1. Between those dates, any time it's not traveling it is plugged in, refrigerator stocked, ready to turn the key and go.
- Big_KatunaExplorer III keep mine plugged in to run the ac on low for humidity control.
It’s Florida, kept outside (mostly shady).
If it was under covered storage, I wouldn’t leave it plugged in.
I would crack roof vents and run a few fans.
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