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 above is a good plan IMO. 13.8v is the proper Float voltage for about 50F and 13.2v is for about 80F, so in Florida 13.8v is likely too high and you would lose water too soon.
Taking the wire right off is better than just using the disconnect switch too. The LP/stereo draw stays on with that switch open in many cases, so the battery tender 1.5amper would have to handle that draw plus maintain the batts. Might not matter for those low amps though.
I float my batts here in winter with the 7355 where temps are below 50F and no water problems. Unfortunately, that doesn't take case of stratification, where that voltage is too low to keep the fluid even. To make up for that, I goose them to 15v every so often with my 1093 charger.
Taking the wire right off is better than just using the disconnect switch too. The LP/stereo draw stays on with that switch open in many cases, so the battery tender 1.5amper would have to handle that draw plus maintain the batts. Might not matter for those low amps though.
I float my batts here in winter with the 7355 where temps are below 50F and no water problems. Unfortunately, that doesn't take case of stratification, where that voltage is too low to keep the fluid even. To make up for that, I goose them to 15v every so often with my 1093 charger.
