correct use of battery tender and....
1996 Winnebago Class a Vectra. Has on left of dash AUX Bat On/off switch. I have two 6 volt deep cycle batteries cinnected 20ah Cap 235. 132 nin @ 75 amps. I also have a convert er/charger that inass...
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base1957 wrote:
Tenbear
If I do as you say, Leave shoreline plugged in but turn converter off at the breaker panel inside the motorhome. Does that stop any power from reaching all points inside the motorhome?
thanks
Turning off the breaker for the converter, at least in my RV, only turns the converter off. The battery is still connected to the power panel and so the 12v still powers the MH.
With the converter disconnected, the battery tender or Battery MINDer will charge the battery only very very slowly, and not at all if any current is being drawn. You should fully charge the battery before connecting the tender.
I sometimes go into the MH and turn on a light for a few minutes and the tender recovers, but I wouldn't turn on any high current 12v drains.
