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- Mr_Mark1ExplorerMeffrig, I certainly would plug in if you can. It will keep the batteries charged up and you can run the fridge on electric.
MM. - ocean_boundExplorer III 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
- wolfe10ExplorerOn 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. - prismExplorer
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 - pianotunaNomad IIIHi,
I would not plug in until 3 days before a trip. - crassterExplorer III 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.
- PapPappyExplorer
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:) - Plug it in. Also check that the chassis battery stays charged.
13.2 to 13.5 volts is good. - tiffinboyExplorer
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 - ArchHoaglandExplorerWhen 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.
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