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leftys · ‎Jan-23-2015

Many posts advice you to use the battery disconnect switch to avoid battery drain while in storage. My question is, if my motorhome storage facility has power available does it make sense to keep the MH "plugged in" to keep the batteries charged? If so, do I keep the battery switch "ON"?

Thank you!

Bobbo · ‎Jan-23-2015

When I had a Magnatek/Parallax converter, I wouldn't dare leave the battery on. Now that I have a Progressive Dynamics, I leave it on all the time.

Bobbo and Lin
2017 F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCab w/Max Tow Package 3.5l EcoBoost V6
2017 Airstream Flying Cloud 23FB

pianotuna · ‎Jan-23-2015

Hi,

It depends on which converter is in the RV. Do you know the make and model number?

Regards, Don
My ride is a 28 foot Class C, 256 watts solar, 556 amp-hours of Telcom jars, 3000 watt Magnum hybrid inverter, Sola Basic Autoformer, Microair Easy Start.

tenbear · ‎Jan-23-2015

I have a Battery Minder on my coach battery and a trickle charger on the chassis battery when in storage. I turn the battery switch off.

Class C, 2004/5 Four Winds Dutchman Express 28A, Chevy chassis
2010 Subaru Impreza Sedan
Camped in 45 states, 7 Provinces and 1 Territory

TucsonJim · ‎Jan-23-2015

If you have a "smart" charger in your MH, you can leave it plugged in. If not, then you'll boil off your batteries.

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2017 Grand Design Reflection 297RSTS
2013 Ford F350 Turbo Diesel SRW 4x4 (Destroyed by fire - 8/29/16)
2014 Grand Design Reflection 337RLS (Destroyed by fire - 8/29/16)

Ron3rd · ‎Jan-23-2015

I keep my trailer plugged in 24/7 to charge the batteries, and yes, the battery switch must be on.

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