Keeping Her Plugged In
Rookie RVer :C here! My question for this week......is it okay to leave motor home plugged in (30 amp) while parked in driveway for long periods of time? No plans of getting on the road any time ...
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pianotuna wrote:
Hi tommy g,
Why to disconnect?
Several reasons of varying import.
Because leaving it plugged in exposes the RV to both surges and brown outs.
It means a continual draw, so it is wasting power, and costing money.
Leaving it connected does put extra hours on the entire electrical system. The way my class c is wired, unless I turn the converter off, all the computer boards in the fridge, etc. are being powered--even when the appliance in question is turned off.
It serves little in the way of extra benefit, unless you are living in the unit. In fact, I can't think of a single thing that would be benefited by leaving it uninhabited and connected.
Plug in for 24 hours once a month to maintain the batteries.tommy g wrote:
Why Don??
One single good reason........
My RV parked next to house plugged in allows me to have a cool/warm place (depending on time of year) to slip inside when out working in yard. Fridge is ON and stocked with my favorite beverages/snacks.
Bathroom is readily available and if I want I can catch up on local news with the 32" Vizio TV etc.
It is my 'man cave'
That single reason is reason enough for me.
RV is 11 years old and hasn't worn out YET.
PI Surge Protector on 30A Power Pedestal and sewer ----my own little FHU site
Costs me $22/month Winter Rate and $30/month Summer Rate
Cheap for the 'convenience' I get from having it at home and ready to use
OP IF you plug it in.check battery water levels monthly until you get a good idea on water usage.
Level the RV especially IF you are going to run Fridge and/or slide outs
