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10-23-2021, 10:31 PM #11
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I pull may batteries when closing the rig for the winter. They sit on trickle chargers in our house garage. YMMV
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10-24-2021, 02:01 AM #12
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10-24-2021, 07:07 AM #13
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2018 Dodge 3500 6.7 Cummins SRW w/Aisin
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10-24-2021, 02:27 PM #14
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Lots of differing opinions here. I've read that it's not recommended to operate the jacks directly off the converter. A battery acts as a buffer and prevents the converter from being hit with a large load. That makes sense to me. Personally, I would reinstall the batteries and put them on a a maintainer.
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2011 Keystone Outback 277RL(SOLD)
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2013 Ford F250 XLT, 6.2L Gas
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10-24-2021, 04:46 PM #15
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Good one ibew lol
To old to work, to young to retire
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2018 F350 Lariat 6.7 diesel
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10-24-2021, 09:13 PM #16
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Batteries when cold do not have near the capacity they do when warmer. So they will go dead sooner when in use. As we know from our cars, much sooner if it is really cold outside. In this instance, we are talking about disconnected storage - no use, in which case colder is better.
Currently a grp 27 deep cycle/starting (moderate price from Batteries Plus) in the boat - 5 yrs. 2 grp 31 AGM (Cabela's) for trolling, this is their 11th year. 2 Costco 6v in the RV, year number 4. The old cheap grp 27 that came with the RV, also year 4. That's the one that went a whole year being stored. I generally think about replacing after 5-6 years. But those AGM's just keep working, and even if they have lost some capacity over time, so far they still supply more than I need for a day of fishing.....
The keys: 1. Make sure they are not low on electrolyte (if not sealed). 2. Make sure they are fully charged. 3. Make sure they are fully disconnected.
Per the following chart, even with temps averaging 50F all winter, being stored for 9 months is no issue. Just charge them up again before first use in the spring.
Last edited by sande005; 10-24-2021 at 09:16 PM.
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2012 F-150 SCrew, Eco, 4x4 6.5 box
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10-25-2021, 03:38 AM #17
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Great info! Thank you for the feedback
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10-30-2021, 03:09 PM #18
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10-30-2021, 04:10 PM #19
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I'm probably too late with this, but I'm pretty sure that the wiring through the plug on the truck is only 30 amps. There is a reason the hydraulic pump has an 80 amp circuit breaker...
Therefore, what you have to lose is the time locate and replace the blown fuse in your truck!Frank and Char + Maya, Newport, Michigan. 2016 Solitude 379FL/2006 F250 6.0 diesel w/dually conversion. 4th rain-sense roof vent, two ceiling fans, Kodiak disc brakes, Carlisle G 14-ply tires, Water Miser x2, final dump valve, water header tank, fridge cond fan switch, outside range exhaust, elec hot water anode, filtered drinking water, triple battery box,
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10-30-2021, 04:38 PM #20
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Check those tires!
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