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jbres
Explorer
Apr 14, 2014

Should I leave my Travel trailer plugged in or not?

Finally got my parking pad built in my backyard and have the TT parked on it. I have a standard 20 amp outlet box near my TT. Should I use the converter and extension cord and just leave it plugged in...
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Tvov
Explorer II
Apr 14, 2014
jbres wrote:
...It seems my battery always runs low or dies out if I leave my trailer unattended for a few weeks....


Your camper has a few "vampire" electric devices on it that will slowly drain a battery over time. Gas detector is one obvious one. Most other electronic equipment when "off" are not really off, still drawing a little bit.

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