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ricks99
Explorer
May 03, 2017

How long should my battery last (when not in use)?

The title says it all.... I returned from a weekend camping trip about 5 weeks ago. I was fully charged when I pulled into my driveway, unhitched, and put everything away. Today, I went into the tr...
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NinerBikes
Explorer
May 09, 2017
ricks99 wrote:
Well.... installed a battery disconnect switch over the weekend. I recharged the battery then turned the switch OFF. Battery should be good to to go until our next trip (Memorial Day weekend).

Thanks all!


Maybe, maybe not, depends if you discharged your new battery so low as to do permanent damage to it's ability to hold a charge.

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