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noteven
Explorer III
Dec 22, 2016

Should batteries be disconnected when on shore power?

My rvs have Intellipower something or other converter chargers with fancy battery charging... Should I be disconnecting the house batteries when on shore power for extended periods? Or do the ba...
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dougrainer
Nomad
Dec 22, 2016
06Fargo wrote:
My rvs have Intellipower something or other converter chargers with fancy battery charging...

Should I be disconnecting the house batteries when on shore power for extended periods?

Or do the batteries provide a "cushion" for starting 12v furnace motors etc.?


1. NO
2. Batteries provide an EVEN current for best 12 volt appliance operation.

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