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garmp
Explorer II
Explorer II
We are not full timers at all. Our coach will sit for a month or so, especially in the winter months. We do start it and check things periodically. Without starting & running frequently it seems that our engine battery drains to the point it needs a jump to restart.
My question where & how do I look to find the source of the drainage?
I know nothing of electricity other than when you stick your finger in outlet it hurts. A lot!
Your thoughts?
thanks
Our 2351D Phoenix Cruiser, Jack, has turned us from campers into RVers and loving it!
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wanderingaimles
Explorer
Explorer
Do you park it in the sun? If so, even a small solar charger like this can take care of the digital clock and small drains.
Unit is small enough to set on your dash, or run the wire to the battery direct.

CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Explorer III
theoldwizard1 wrote:
LittleBill wrote:
engine battery's will die without being disconnected or hooked to a trickle charger. the computer will run it down over a month.

Computer drain should leave enough power to start the vehicle every 2-3 weeks. Get a master disconnect switch or a trickle charger.

Chasing small power drains not be easily taught.
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Lwiddis
Explorer II
Explorer II
Trickle chargers save battery lives, and make your life easier. If you can’t plug in, do solar.
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theoldwizard1
Explorer
Explorer
LittleBill wrote:
engine battery's will die without being disconnected or hooked to a trickle charger. the computer will run it down over a month.

Computer drain should leave enough power to start the vehicle every 2-3 weeks. Get a master disconnect switch or a trickle charger.

Chasing small power drains not be easily taught.

BB_TX
Nomad
Nomad
Lots of things that can potentially draw small amounts of current. If you don’t have access to power the best you can do is disconnect the ground wire to the battery. Of course everything will reset when you reconnect it.

LittleBill
Explorer
Explorer
engine battery's will die without being disconnected or hooked to a trickle charger. the computer will run it down over a month.