CO and LP detector battery drain. Solution?
Hi guys, I just found out that the detectors in an RV use about 35-40 amps a day. On a "typical" 120 Ah system, charged to the normal 90%, and discharged to the normal 50%, the detectors will drain...
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"HUH?!" is right... on my TT, the standard 12v RV battery easily lasts a week if nothing is being actively used, usually two or more weeks. Not sure that people are using the right numbers about the detectors, and/or there is probably other stuff using power that they are not aware of - I wouldn't be surprised if they are turning on the camper lights and using the camper vent fans, they all can draw more power than you might think.
We routinely dry camp on battery only for a long weekend, and sometimes a week, just being very careful of using TT power. We use battery camping lanterns in the TT when dry camping, and try to avoid using any other power (usually except for water pump).
We routinely dry camp on battery only for a long weekend, and sometimes a week, just being very careful of using TT power. We use battery camping lanterns in the TT when dry camping, and try to avoid using any other power (usually except for water pump).
