Keeping Batteries Charged in Winter
Here's to keeping my batteries healthy through the winter. I have them in a heated garage, wired in parallel, and attached to a trickle charger. I'll keep an eye on the water level every couple weeks,...
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I've never removed my batteries from any of my campers I've ever owned. I just plug in the camper (at home) and pretty much forget about it. I've checked the batteries enough to know if they are using water or not, and the on-board system keeps them charged all the time. If I feel a bit concerned, I can simply unplug from the outside plug on my garage and give everything a rest. But in this cold weather, I'd rather keep the camper plugged in 24x7. It keep power to all the electronics, the stereo, the television, the microwave, the power converter, everything. I feel better having that little bit of power going to all the systems, producing a little heat (although small).
FYI, I've had 3 different TT's now and 1 Pop-up. Starcraft Venture pop-up, Dutchmen Sport, Keystone Springdale, and Keystone Outback. I have never added water to any of my batteries. And I replaced only 1 battery on my Keystone Springdale after 7 years. (you might not believe that, but it's true.)
FYI, I've had 3 different TT's now and 1 Pop-up. Starcraft Venture pop-up, Dutchmen Sport, Keystone Springdale, and Keystone Outback. I have never added water to any of my batteries. And I replaced only 1 battery on my Keystone Springdale after 7 years. (you might not believe that, but it's true.)
