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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Grit dog wrote:LittleBill wrote:
engine battery's will die without being disconnected or hooked to a trickle charger. the computer will run it down over a month.
No, it shouldn’t.
Depends on the misc background loads but it certainly can.
Also, the battery will self discharge over time. The chemical processes slow way down but don't shut down entirely, even if there is no load on the battery.
Plus, if the OP has let the battery get run down to the point it needs a jump several times, good chance the battery is far from tip-top condition, so that can compound the issue.
The use of a good high amperage disconnect switch is a great option. If you are worried about the shop, hang a note from the rearview mirror reminding them that you have a battery disconnect switch and it needs to be used if the rig won't be run for several days.
A small trickle charger is also viable if the rig is outside where you can place it in the sun.
