Leaving rv plugged into 120v to run convertor
I leave my rv plugged into 120 v all the time that it's stored so that the Charge Wizard will maintain the charge on the house batteries. Is that not a good idea and am I wearing out the convertor?
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The converter/charger units that put out a constant 13.6VDC are the killers. This is right at the boiling-out battery fluids point and if left "ON" for a long time will indeed boil out your battery fluids. Death of batteries is imminent when this happens. I would check the battery fluids on a regular basis when using this type of battery charger. I checked mine once a month sometimes sooner and kept them topped off with distilled water. I finally got my converter/charger unit changed out for the smart-mode multi-stage charging technology unit. This does all of the battery maintenance work for me now... Out of habit however I still check my battery fluids when walking around the trailer kicking tires etc...
Being an avid off the power grid camper my batteries are very important to me.
Gotta take care of your horse first my grandpa always told me...
Roy Ken
Being an avid off the power grid camper my batteries are very important to me.
Gotta take care of your horse first my grandpa always told me...
Roy Ken
