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dboliek1112
Explorer
Oct 12, 2017

Leave Unit plugged into A/C to keep battery charged?

I apologize as I know the answer's here somewhere, I just couldn't find it. I have a 2000 Winnebago Chieftain 35U Motorhome. In order to keep batteries charged during the winter, should I keep A/C p...
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SidecarFlip
Explorer III
Oct 12, 2017
ScottG wrote:
It really depends on what convert/charger you have.

Dumb converter always at 13.6V = No. (or if you do leave it plugged in, check water levels often).

Smart converter = yes.


I have to ask what the difference is between a 'smart' and 'dumb' converter may be.

I have a 'dumb' and cheap WFCO and have never has an issue. Not to say I won't, but in 2 years, no.

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