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Padlin
Explorer
Nov 16, 2016

Keeping those batteries up to snuff during long term storage

Looking for the best way to keep my batteries charged when it may not be used for months at a time, like over the winter. 2 6v batteries with a 12v load disconnect switch. 160w solar using a 4 sta...
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kampinguru
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Nov 17, 2016
I just charge the 2 12V AGM batteries and disconnect them from the trailer and leave them sitting over the winter. Batteries are 10 years old and still working fine when I boondock. Do the same with my truck batteries. Change em up and disconnect them from the truck and leave them in the truck. They have always started the truck fine in the spring without charging.

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