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rbpru's avatar
rbpru
Explorer II
Apr 08, 2014

phantom loads

My TT has been on the driveway for the last three weeks waiting for the snow to go and the ground to thaw. I plan to park it and disconnect the shore power.

The question I have is how many phantom loads are there in a TT? I have already found the TV preamp but I would think there are others.

I expect to put an ammeter in the battery line and it would be handy to know where to start looking.
  • KD4UPL's avatar
    KD4UPL
    Explorer
    Apr 09, 2014
    The stereo will use some power to retain the clock display and memories. You likely have an LP leak detector and possibly a CO detector. Your refrigerator uses 12v even when operating on AC or propane.
  • fla-gypsy's avatar
    fla-gypsy
    Explorer
    Apr 09, 2014
    There are several depending on the make as already mentioned. Keep the battery topped off or install a disconnect.
  • S_more_campers's avatar
    S_more_campers
    Explorer
    Apr 10, 2014
    fla-gypsy wrote:
    There are several depending on the make as already mentioned. Keep the battery topped off or install a disconnect.


    Good call. Most of us use batteries with threaded terminals, should be easy to find a stainless wing nut (5/16 x 18) at a battery distributor. Use the negative as the disconnect.

    Keep in mind this will cause your LPG monitor to not function (pull the lines off of the tanks).

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