Forum Discussion

Cecilt's avatar
Cecilt
Explorer
Jun 02, 2014

Safe to charge battery while connected to shore power

My battery needs a good charge and I was going to charge it with my portable charger. Any issues of charging the battery while it is still hooked up on the camper and I am hooked up to shore power? ...
Seeking Advice
mthockeydad's avatar
mthockeydad
Explorer
Jun 02, 2014
Because not every RV has a decent charger in the charger/convertor. the old Magneteks only devoted 4-5A of a 30A convertor to battery charging.

A $50 Black and Decker (or Stanley) portable charger does a much better job.

About RV Tips & Tricks

Looking for advice before your next adventure? Look no further.25,130 PostsLatest Activity: Apr 27, 2025