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Explorer

Nov 17, 2019

Battery

Hello,
I am a seasonal camper, is it good idea to unhook the battery during winter, we still have electricity coming to the camper but just wondering if I bring the battery home during the winter months and charge it every month at home till spring?
Thank you,
Ron.

13 Replies

Matt_Colie
Explorer II
Nov 17, 2019
Ron,

Without knowing what the converter is, this question cannot get an accurate answer. While disconnecting is safe in the short term, the bank will still self-discharge at some rate that is greater for older jars. No matter how short you expect your absence to be, it can happen that it is longer. I one time did a full winterize of a client's boat and was not called back to put it back in service for three years.

Matt
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Nov 17, 2019
Disconnect and leave it in its compartment. Check water when hooking it up.
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Nov 17, 2019
If you keep your battery fully charged it won’t freeze and it could stay in your RV.