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    Charging battery

    I have my Solitude on a storage lot. The battery disconnect switch off but the battery is dead or at least not enough charge to move my slides. I don’t have access to power on the lot. I want to remove the battery and put it on a charger. Any recommendations for on the type of charger to get? I’m thinking of the Black & Decker BC15BD. Is that enough or do I need something bigger?
    Joe - Dallas, Texas
    2014 Solitude 369RL
    2015 Chevrolet 3500 LTZ 4x4

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    Hi Joe. That should be fine . That is the same one I have. I picked it up last year. When we are in storage for any amount of time, I pull the battery out and bring it home.
    I will recharge 3 or 4 days before I am ready to go the road.
    Good luck and safe travels
    John Joscelyne
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    2015 Grand Design 305RE Solitude, with slide out toppers, <new>Titan disc brakes and Goodyear "G" rated tires.
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    I keep the battery at home when we're not using the trailer. If the Grand Design units are like all the others I have owned, even using the battery disconnect won't disconnect everything. The CO detector pulls directly off the battery and will eventually kill the battery. I use a Battery Tender while at home. If you want to keep your battery in it while in storage, I would suggest you remove one of the battery cables.

    John
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    Thank you John and John.*Keeping my battery charged with my previous RV wasn't a problem.*I always parked it in my driveway but the Solitude is a little too big. I think I will go with the Black & Decker. I appreciate your comments.*
    Joe - Dallas, Texas
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    2015 Chevrolet 3500 LTZ 4x4

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    We always pulled 1 cable off the battery as like was said there are certain items that still operate on the battery and will suck it dry in no time.
    Gary and Lisa
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    We keep our RV in a storage lot as well but I'm using a Battery Tender 15w solar panel to keep the batteries topped off. Hopefully this will end up being more convenient than pulling the batteries out when not in use.
    Brian & Kellie
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    2016 Reflection 318RST, 2016 GMC 3500 Denali SRW Duramax, Hensley BD3 air bag hitch

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    Which solar panel and controller are you using? @bertschb


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    Quote Originally Posted by Pfrasco View Post
    Which solar panel and controller are you using? @bertschb
    I'm using the 15w Battery Tender. It has a built in charge controller.
    http://www.batterytender.com/Solar/1...ontroller.html
    Brian & Kellie
    2020 Solitude 310GK-R, FBP, 1,460w solar, 540ah BBGC3, MORryde IS w/disc brakes
    2020 F-350 Platinum SRW Powerstroke Tremor, 60g TF fuel tank, Hensley BD3-F air bag hitch

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    2019 Solitude 373FB-R, 2019 F-350 Platinum DRW Powerstroke, Hensley BD5 air bag hitch
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    Thanks @bertschb found one on Amazon.


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    I am in the same boat regarding storage and needing to keep the batteries charged. When using the Battery Tender 15W solar panel, where do you put the panel when in storage? Roof? Concerned about theft?

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