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mleekamp
Explorer
Jul 25, 2013

Battery charges when plugged into shore power?

When my RV is plugged into 110v (30a) power, does the battery charge? Or, is the power from the battery "shut off" once connected to other power source? Always wondered this as without elec hookup, ...
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Valkyriebush
Explorer II
Jul 25, 2013
Yes, if you have a converter or inverter. Some are better than others. Few weeks while plug in or when being used on battery power? One is not good and the latter is great. They should not die while plugged in.

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