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fla-gypsy
May 10, 2016Explorer
NinerBikes wrote:Reflex439 wrote:2oldman wrote:
Would you mind humoring us and explaining WHY you are disconnecting the batteries?
Sure. There is a battery disconnect switch next to the monitor panel, hot water switch, etc. Its used to disconnect the 12V appliances from the battery to prevent drain when not being used for an extended time. We shut this off when not using the RV for several days to prevent parasitic drain on the battery. We are not physically disconnecting the battery per se.
Well, there's your sign, only use the disconnect when not using the RV. If you are using the RV, keep the battery connected.
It really is this simple. There is no problem with your system as stands, it is doing exactly what it is supposed to do. Not following this regimen will probably cause a real problem at some point.
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