Battery Theft and replacement questions
So on New Years Eve or Day, we're not sure yet, on of our 2 batteries was stolen from my Jayco while it was in storage. They cut the strap, and the wires, and just lifted it out, leaving behind the ot...
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I certainly would not argue that maximising your TT battery life is a good idea. However, I doubt that most folks ever give it a second thought. They check the water, take it inside in the winter, use it till it dies and get another.
Usually it takes about 7 years or so. If you camp with electricity, your battery can be near the end of it life. Except to help power the slide and the awning it does not see a lot of demand and it is constantly being topped off by the TV or the park electricity.
Now if you are a boondocker or occasionally camp without electric, that is a whole different situation.
Our battery will last us two days, if we know we will need an extra day or so, we carry a spare from the trolling motor or use jumpers from the TV for 15 or 20 minutes.
Usually it takes about 7 years or so. If you camp with electricity, your battery can be near the end of it life. Except to help power the slide and the awning it does not see a lot of demand and it is constantly being topped off by the TV or the park electricity.
Now if you are a boondocker or occasionally camp without electric, that is a whole different situation.
Our battery will last us two days, if we know we will need an extra day or so, we carry a spare from the trolling motor or use jumpers from the TV for 15 or 20 minutes.
