Storage in Barn for winter.

[Fire19]

I have just completed my new pole barn and will be storing the fifth wheel in there once the concrete cures enough. My question is since I now have electricity in the storage barn should I leave it plugged in or should I remove the battery? Should I put Wood under the tires for the storage time?

[Fire19]

Thanks for the information.

[BarneyS]

Then just leave the battery in the trailer and plugged in. The battery will stay maintained as it should be and ready for use next spring. 🙂
Barney

[Fire19]

I should have stated I just replace the converter in 2016 with the following Progressive Dynamics Inteli-Power PD9245C 45 amp Series Converter/Charger.

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Unfortunately your question requires a "that depends" answer as it depends on the battery charging system. I see in your signature that you have a 2002 Gulfstream Seahawk 29FKS. Being that old it's highly possible that the converter/charger system is only a one stage. If that is the case then you can not leave it plugged in without boiling the batteries dry. If you can look at the converter/charger for a sticker or label and tell us the make and model we can help figure out if it's a 3 stage charger.

As far as the tires it makes no difference if you store it on dirt, gravel, wood, asphalt or concrete. But you might want to put the landing gear legs on some wood to prevent gouging or rust stains in the concrete.

[BarneyS]

If your trailer has a "smart charger" in it like the
Progressive line with the "Charge Wizard" then I would leave it plugged in. Our trailer used to sit plugged in 24/7 for about 12 years with no damage and the batteries lasted around 7 or 8. All I had to do was check the water level a couple of times/year - usually without having to add any.
There are other brands that have just about the same technology also.
You could use a stand alone smart battery charger like a "Battery Tender" brand that would work fine also if your converter is not a newer model.

No need to put wood under the tires. Just inflate to normal (usually max sidewall pressure) and they should be good for the winter. If the trailer was going to sit on the dirt then I would put something under the tires.
Barney