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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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RoyB
Explorer II
Jul 25, 2013
here is simplified 30AMP Electrical Flow Chart used in the typical trailer.



Of course your battery will not get charged from your converter/charger unit when connected to shore power if you have your battery disconnect switch opened...

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