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Explorer

Mar 26, 2015

Newbie questions?

Do the batteries in the RV charge when plugged into shore power or is there a threat of running battery dead using lights over several days? Also since I plan to use only full hookup campgrounds, do I need a generator? Mine needs repair and wondered if it was necessary.

Thanks
Butch

Class C

14 Replies

fla-gypsy
Explorer
Mar 26, 2015
2oldman wrote:
Yes, no, no.

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2oldman
Explorer II
Mar 26, 2015
Yes, no, no.
Rsteelie
Explorer
Mar 26, 2015
Have driven a p/u with tt for 7 years and just moved into a class c, which does have o/b gen. I carried a Honda 2000i and really used it very sparingly considering what I paid for it, but when I did use it, I loved it. gotta float your own boat. They do come in handy.
the_bear_II
Explorer
Mar 26, 2015
Batteries do charge when plugged into shore power on most recent RVs. Older RVs 70's and earlier would require a charger for the batteries.

With hook ups you won't need a generator.