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brianseay
Explorer
Aug 24, 2019

storage tips for keeping batteries in good shape ????

I have owned two motorhomes over the last 14 yrs. !st was a gasser, 2nd a diesel pusher. My questions are this, 1) do you keep it plugged up when not in use ? mine is garage kept at home and I alway...
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pianotuna
Nomad III
Aug 24, 2019
1 & 2 I do not keep the rv plugged in but I do have a solar system. Solar charge controllers are a lot more sophisticated than a converter. If you wish--get a timer and connect for only one hour per day. Battery life may be dramatically improved.

Never add acid to a battery. Only add distilled water.

There is no reason to leave the inverter on.

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