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Campinfan
Explorer III
Sep 19, 2020

Battery/Inverter question for winter

I removed my battery for the winter. I turned the battery disconnect to off because I keep my trailer plugged in all winter. Do I need to unplug the inverter? It is used to supply 120 volts to the residential fridge when we tow. Fridge is off. The reason I ask about unplugging the inverter is because once the battery was removed, I would hear a click every couple of seconds. I don't think I need power going from the inverter to the battery cables that are now disconnected but this is my first rig with an inverter.
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  • Campinfan's avatar
    Campinfan
    Explorer III
    Sep 19, 2020
    My inverter has a 120 volt plug. It was clicking when it was plugged in. I unplugged it just so there would be n o juice going to the battery cables in case they touched. Jus did not know if turning it off with it not attached to anything would cause a problem for the inverter since 120 volts is still going to it.
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    Campinfan
    Explorer III
    Sep 19, 2020
    Inverter is WFCO Model WF-5110HP. Last year kept the battery in and the trailer plugged in. It gets too cold here to leave the fridge on all winter...and there is nothing in it, but come summer, I leave it on with items in it.
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    Campinghoss
    Explorer II
    Sep 19, 2020
    I also keep mine plugged in 365 days a year. I do not remove my batteries and do not cut the residential frig off. Personally I think it is better for the frig to stay on just like it was designed to do. When I had the propane/frig I did cut it off during the winter as it uses a different technology for cooling. Just my two cents worth.

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