Grit dog
Black Diamond, WA
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K3WE wrote:20 years ago, I cooked a set of batteries, when plugged in to the house. Thus, the rule is “factually real”
New camper with one-year plug in- batteries OK.
This is consistent with old chargers often being bad for extended use and new ones generally being ok.
Double check the model if you have concerns.
I'd like to say that theory should be true, however it's astounding almost, the number and variety of cheapo converters in current production today. From battery cookers to ones that won't even charge completely. Your last words are the best advice. Find out whatcha got and act accordingly.
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Veebyes
Bermuda & Maryland Eastern Shore
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With the RV plugged into my house where I can keep an eye on it anytime I like, no real problem.
With it at a storage place which is not local to me, then I have a big problem with leaving it plugged in. I don't trust the converter/charger & I don't trust people in the storage facility leaving it alone.
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JimBollman
Lost State of Franklin
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My Class B is 1999 and as far as I know has the original charger, so I don't think it is particularly smart. I'm leaving it plugged in under the carport to run some anti-mouse deterrents so I disconnect the charger and monitor the battery voltage and when it drops down a little I plug the charger back in over night. Luckily they just have the charger plugged into an outlet under the jackknife couch.
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AJR
Close to Madison Wisconsin
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I have left all of my campers plugged in 24/7 with onboard smart chargers. I have to add water two times each year in the summer months.
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