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larry_cad
Explorer II
Oct 18, 2017

Keep plugged in or disconnect battery when parked

Friends of ours just bought a new Coachmen class c. I have a class A and keep it plugged in all the time when not using it, but have a 3 stage charger. Should they keep theirs plugged in all the tim...
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ron_dittmer
Explorer III
Oct 24, 2017
Bordercollie wrote:
Our modern Multi-Stage "Charge Wizard" converter charger depleted the house battery electrolyte level when left unchecked for a number of months. Best to check electrolyte levels and state of charge at a regular schedule to get best useful life out of batteries.
That was my experience, concluding it was better for me to disconnect instead.

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