Power to RV
My hybrid has never been without power. I keep it plugged in on a 20A circuit 365 days a year. I was told yesterday by a motorhome owner that it was not good to do it, although he did not give me any ...
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My hybrid has never been without power. I keep it plugged in on a 20A circuit 365 days a year. I was told yesterday by a motorhome owner that it was not good to do it, although he did not give me any reason other than his dealer told him so and that he never plugs his coach in.
I use mine as a respite from the house at times and I like convenience.
Am I doing any harm?
You don't say how long you have been doing that or what batteries or charger you have! But, with a signup date in 2005, I would guess that things have been good so far. Stick with what you are doing.
If you want the best convenience and peace of mind; for your next battery choose AGM. Sears, for one, has a good selection of good quality mfgr AGMs. That is the quickest solution for those who have the boil-out problem that ruins flooded batteries. That is likely the basis for the MH owner's dealer's advice.
AGMs do not boil-out, meaning dry plates from loss of water, even if you have one of those dumb converter/chargers. Those with boil-out problems are usually advised to upgrade the charger. This only slows the boil-out problem.
I have been 100% AGM since Jan 2009.
HTH;
John
