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DrewE
Jan 22, 2018Explorer II
IAMICHABOD wrote:Ryderguy69 wrote:
So just to be clear, do not disconnect the batteries when connect to power or the generator is on?
The only time I would disconnect is when I am storing?
Thanks
Yes That is right.
x2, this is the correct way to do things.
Depending on how the rig is wired, it's possible that the batteries may change when the switch is in the disconnect state but you have 120V power to the converter. Usually, if that is the case, the rest of the 12V system will be dead. (It simply means that the converter is wired in at the battery side of the disconnect rather than the house circuit side.) More common I believe is for the batteries to not charge but the house circuits have 12V power.
In either case, one leaves the batteries connected except for (relatively long-term) storage when not plugged in...or perhaps when doing repair work of some sort on 12V systems.
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