Jan-16-2018 01:49 PM
Feb-26-2018 07:04 PM
dougrainer wrote:
1. OP did not state how level his driveway is. So, if NOT level to spec, he better not run the refer
2. Power Converters built in the past 20 to 25 years will not boil the battery/s dry in a month. But, you need to check the battery water once a month. Once they boil a little, it starts boiling more and faster.
3. What I advise is to install a simple plug in timer to the Power cord where it is plugged in. Have it set for 12 hours per day. That will keep the batteries up and you will not have to worry about overcharging or boiling. IF you have a Converter that has a separate 120 power cord, then plug the timer into that cord instead of the whole RV.
4. I NEVER get calls from customers that leave their units plugged in and they cannot get the RV started due to dead batteries. I DO get such calls from customers that do not plug in or cannot plug in due to where they store it. Doug
PS, I WOULD plug my RV in, but would check the batteries and systems twice a month
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Jan-22-2018 12:14 PM
ScottG wrote:Walaby wrote:John&Joey wrote:
Keep an eye on the water level of the house batteries and expect to pay up to $30 more a month if the fridge is running. Other then that, people do it all the time.
Leave mine plugged in all the time, and the fridge running and don't come anywhere NEAR $30 a month more on electric. More like $10. Virtually unnoticeable change.
Mike
That's the figure we've come up with as well - about $10 a month.
Well worth it to me.
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Jan-17-2018 06:52 PM
chuckftboy wrote:
My coach is always connected to shore power unless driving down the road. No issues at all and when I sold my last coach the house batteries were 8 years old and still doing fine.
Jan-17-2018 04:16 PM
cross21114 wrote:
Would the solar panels do anything when you are plugged in to shore power?
Jan-17-2018 03:51 PM
LVJ58 wrote:
I leave mine plugged in to 50amp service when parked at home. I turn converter off and let the 110w solar panel maintain coach and chassis battery by leaving battery disconnect switches in the ON position. So far no problem over 20 years.
Best of luck and safe travels...:)