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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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jauguston
Explorer
Jul 26, 2013
If you have the information packets that came with your RV there should be one for the converter. If not look around the area of your power center and breaker box. The converter should be close by. It will have a 120v AC power source going into it and heavy 12v cables coming out that go to either some place on your 12v power center or directly to your house batteries. Find the brand and model and post it here.

Jim

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