Overnight parking power
We are just running a fan and keeping a LED light on for the kids. Should I leave the power hooked to my tow vehicle for the night or unplug?
Forum Discussion
As you already know, its not a big deal to unplug a connector. What you don't know is what's going on inside the battery of your TT or TV . Why take the chance , its such a simple action to divide the two . Place a ribbon or something on your steering wheel to remind you to plug back in before you depart.
As far as i know, GM vehicles do not have OEM isolators built in . You can add one for $16.00 .
This is what we can't see :
As a battery normally ages the active positive plate material flakes off due to the expansion and contraction that occurs during the discharge and recharge cycles. Sediment 'sludge' builds up in the bottom of the batteries case and can short the cell out.
Deep discharges, heat, vibration, over charging, under charging and non-usage accelerate this aging process. Another major cause of premature battery failure is lead sulfation. It is accelarated by NOT allowing a battery to fully charge . Its common in an RV deep cycle battery due to poor charging habits or TV batteries when we DO NOT drive long enough to fully charge the battery.
Sulfation occurs over time and that time might be when you are in the middle of nowhere running whatever you running.
As far as i know, GM vehicles do not have OEM isolators built in . You can add one for $16.00 .
This is what we can't see :
As a battery normally ages the active positive plate material flakes off due to the expansion and contraction that occurs during the discharge and recharge cycles. Sediment 'sludge' builds up in the bottom of the batteries case and can short the cell out.
Deep discharges, heat, vibration, over charging, under charging and non-usage accelerate this aging process. Another major cause of premature battery failure is lead sulfation. It is accelarated by NOT allowing a battery to fully charge . Its common in an RV deep cycle battery due to poor charging habits or TV batteries when we DO NOT drive long enough to fully charge the battery.
Sulfation occurs over time and that time might be when you are in the middle of nowhere running whatever you running.
