Newbie with battery question
After the first quick shakedown trip we parked the trailer, unplugged elec, etc. and left. Now it's been a couple of months. Didn't realize about the phantom draw against the battery but I do no...
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Vulcan Rider wrote:wing_zealot wrote:
If you don't have a disconnect switch, All you have to do is disconnect the battery cable when you are going to leave it not plugged in for an extended period. The battery wont discharge then.
Wrong, wrong, wrong.
The term is SELF-discharge.
This occurs inside the battery because of chemical changes.....whether it is connected to anything or not.
If you remove a battery cable or turn off a disconnect switch, the battery will maintain its charge even longer than the one in your car. For long term storage, use a battery tender or charge it fully as needed.
