Batteries

[Douglas]

Question: Should I disconnect the batteries while I'm hooked to city power 50 amp ? We are residential. We own 2017 Sundance 3280 RES.

 

[danemayer]

Keeping the batteries connected lets the Power Converter maintain a charge on the batteries. And if there's a temporary power outage, you'll still have inside lights, refrigerator and thermostat operation.

It's a good practice to check the battery cell water level every month or two to make sure you don't boil off the water and ruin the batteries.

 

[avvidclif]

On the new RV's they have a smart charger and will maintain them in a "ready to go" state. Just check the water every so often (monthly) until you get an idea of usage. On my last RV in almost 2 years I never had to add water.

 

[Douglas]

Thanks everyone for the advise!!

 

[Domi]

I had preped the trailer last night for the trip today. it was going to be below freezing so I left the heater on. sometime during the night the house breaker popped and cut power to the trailer. It ran fine on batteries and did not freeze. I was really glad I had the batteries on.

John

 

[JohnD]

There really is no good reason to disconnect the battery(s) while using your RV.

 

[JohnDar]

Unless you like taking late night walks in the rainstorm to the public "facility" during a power outage, having a charged battery and some water in your tank is a good thing. If the power's out at your site, it's a good bet that the facility is out as well.


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[Bohemian]

If you have a smart charger, 3 stage charger converter, leave it connrcted and check monthly.

If you have a single stage converter, disconnect batteries and attach to a stand alone 3 stage smart charger.