Jayco 23B no power 120v or 12v
Was outside and heard my proparm alarm going off in camper so figured I have a power issue. I do. Nothing works. Plugged in or off battery. It was plugged in since sunday so the battery could ch...
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Chuck_S wrote:
The battery must be disconnected between camping trips. A switch on the ground (negative) cable is the most effective.
Well maintained batteries should last many years. Leaving the trailer connected to shore power should maintain battery charge but can also "boil" the battery dry. Periodic checks of the electrolyte lever should be made. Remember dry plates are dead plates.
-- Chuck
You do not have to disco your batteries between trips, as Chuck states, if you are connected to shore power with a 3 stage charger in the convertor. Most convertors now have 3 stage chargers and will not "BOIL" the battery dry. I have been leaving my original batteries, since 2005, connected to shore power and they are still going strong. I have added a little distilled water a few times in the past 8 years.
