Plugging in at home

[Meffrig]

Should I plug my 50 amp plug into my home when I am not using my motor coach? I have the proper adapters to do,this.

[wny_pat1]

A newer smart converter/charger will keep the batteries properly charged and maintained better than I can with a manual charger, or by plugging/unplugging it.

[Old-Biscuit]

Don't know about others but I like having the RV ready to roll or occupy at will.

Plugged in keeping batteries charged.....fridge ON (provided rig is set up level)

Doesn't cost much monthly and it is ready if needed.

[CREATO]

Our 5ver gas been plugged in since new 24/7 365 for 5 years during winter storage I just turn the batt. Disconnect switch to off. I check the battery water and volts monthly.

[tiffinboy]

ArchHoagland wrote:
When you say you have the proper adapters to do this I wonder what you mean.

You shouldn't need an adapter if you have a 50 amp RV outlet.

50-30-15 pretty simple. Use em all the time allows u to plug in at home.Good nuff to run inverter charger is all
I don't see where he indicates he has 50 amp home outlet?

[ArchHoagland]

When you say you have the proper adapters to do this I wonder what you mean.

You shouldn't need an adapter if you have a 50 amp RV outlet.

[tiffinboy]

pianotuna wrote:
Hi,

I would not plug in until 3 days before a trip.

I plug in and let the inverter/converter keep her properly charged up all summer while sitting.I don't bother running fridge.
keeps the house and chassis batterys fresh and ready to roll

[time2roll]

Plug it in. Also check that the chassis battery stays charged.
13.2 to 13.5 volts is good.

[PapPappy]

wolfe10 wrote:
Agree.

To which one of the two above? They have completely different answers:h

I used to keep my unit plugged in, but then figured that I should let the solar do it's thing, to keep the batteries up. It's been fine for the past two years. I run the genset (usually every month) to exercise it, so the rest of the systems (I'll put the A/C on to work the seals, etc) get a chance to run.

Now, if you ever plan to have visiting family stay in the RV (as a guest house), you may want to plug in:)

[crasster]

I plug mine in for 1 night a week when not in use. Just to keep the batteries up, the frige running for a night, etc.

[pianotuna]

Hi,

I would not plug in until 3 days before a trip.

[prism]

Mr.Mark wrote:
Meffrig, I certainly would plug in if you can. It will keep the batteries charged up and you can run the fridge on electric.

MM.

wont run the fridge and charger system if its a standard house 15 amp type plug in

[wolfe10]

On edit: Sorry, I should have given more detail:

Ours is plugged in 24/7, but with properly programmed inverter/charger for charging when I am over working on it and a http://batteryminders.com/
1500 for chassis batteries and 2010 for house batteries when just in storage.

I like the desulfation feature.

[ocean_bound]

I would not do that no reason to do run converter or other electrical stuff I plug mine in 4 or 5 days before a trip

[Mr_Mark1]

Meffrig, I certainly would plug in if you can. It will keep the batteries charged up and you can run the fridge on electric.

MM.