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mleekamp
Explorer
Oct 31, 2017

Leave TT plugged in or remove battery?

In the past I've always removed the battery from our TT and put inside on a battery tender. Can I just leave the TT plugged in all winter to our RV outlet or is it best to remove?

I assume being plugged in will keep it charged. Any issues keeping in plugged in?

Thanks.

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  • We leave ours plugged in 24/7 when stored in our sideyard at home, during the active RVing season we have our fridge on and fully stocked. We have a smart charging Iota IQ4 converter that keeps our pair of GC2 6 volt batteries very happy, even with a smart converter water levels should be checked monthly.
  • I leave mine plugged in 24/7/365. Even though I have 4 6V GC batteries I'd still do the same if I just had one battery.
  • mleekamp wrote:
    In the past I've always removed the battery from our TT and put inside on a battery tender. Can I just leave the TT plugged in all winter to our RV outlet or is it best to remove?

    I assume being plugged in will keep it charged. Any issues keeping in plugged in?

    Thanks.

    Keeping it plugged in will expose the entire trailer to any electrical problems. The way you were doing it is better and only takes a small effort to accomplish. Some will always take the easiest way.
  • wnjj wrote:
    If your onboard converter/charger is a "smart" charger you can leave it plugged in. My camper has been plugged in for almost 11 years and only on its second battery. It has a PD9245.


    This.

    OR disconnect one side of the battery and attach your tender to it right there IN the trailer.

    Absolutely NO need to "protect" it from the low temps that occur in your neck of the woods.
  • wnjj's avatar
    wnjj
    Explorer II
    If your onboard converter/charger is a "smart" charger you can leave it plugged in. My camper has been plugged in for almost 11 years and only on its second battery. It has a PD9245.