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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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brulaz
Explorer
May 09, 2017
MrWizard wrote:

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I'm not sure you could leave your tow vehicle sitting for five weeks and still have a good battery, maybe.. maybe not
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After 7 weeks both batteries were completely dead and and had to be replaced in my 2016 RAM 2500 diesel.

So I read the manual, and it says to disconnect the neg battery leads if storing for over 3 weeks!

Think the truck needs a battery disconnect too.

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