Power drain
We are not full timers at all. Our coach will sit for a month or so, especially in the winter months. We do start it and check things periodically. Without starting & running frequently it seems that ...
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There are several systems in modern vehicles that are powered full time.. The ECC for example (Engine Control Computer) and the more modern the more computers. Parts of the radio... and of course batteries "Self discharge"
If you are full timing then you likely have "Shore power" and you can install a device called a Trick-l-start.. Simple 3-wire hookup at your isolator solenoid or battery control center.
NOTE if the rig is new enough you may have a problem with the Battery Control Center as many modern RV's use a BiDirectional isolator device (B.i.R.D.) so that the house converter/charger also charges the chassis, same as the engine alternator charges the house when driving.
Also. I know the "Side terminal" batteries used on some vehicles are not supposed to need terminal cleaning..... but they do.
If you are full timing then you likely have "Shore power" and you can install a device called a Trick-l-start.. Simple 3-wire hookup at your isolator solenoid or battery control center.
NOTE if the rig is new enough you may have a problem with the Battery Control Center as many modern RV's use a BiDirectional isolator device (B.i.R.D.) so that the house converter/charger also charges the chassis, same as the engine alternator charges the house when driving.
Also. I know the "Side terminal" batteries used on some vehicles are not supposed to need terminal cleaning..... but they do.
