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Gary_Dietz
Explorer
Oct 04, 2015

Leaving batteries connected during long term camping

On another site I read a thread about unhooking the batteries when running on 120 volt for an extended time to prevent over heating. My question is how long is long term? Two nights? A week? A month? ...
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korbe
Explorer
Oct 04, 2015
Since my converter seems to over charge my batteries while on shore power, I will use my disconnect switch while in this situation for more than a simple weekend.

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