Running engine when stopped
Class B without a generator. If I leave the vehicle engine running until we go to bed will this do any harm? My thinking is that this will maintain battery power for overnight. I realize it will consu...
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I agree with VE3ESN. With one 95ah battery I can dry camp anywhere and as Davydd says, with judicious use of power, shouldnt be a problem, especially with 2 batteries. I usually start my generator in the morning and recharge the house battery, if I am staying in one place for several days and not at an RV Resort. If I need power for the microwave, tv or other heavy uses I run the generator. Problem for some is that running generators must be in areas where local bylaws are not prohibitive, where rv neighbours dont get mad and if in a national/state park, rules dont prohibit use--when YOU want to start the generator. Until I trade up, I still manage with my basic unit.
