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06-08-2016, 09:18 AM #1spacecheckerGuest
Queston Regarding Storage and Keeping Battery Charged
Hi Everyone,
I have a Reflection 30BH and just parked it in storage. My storage facility provides a 120VAC outlet for customers to plug into while in storage. I would like to use this outlet to keep a charge on my battery. Do I need to buy a trickle charger or is there an outlet on the RV I can use to supply voltage to the battery?
Thanks!
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06-08-2016, 09:41 AM #2
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Queston Regarding Storage and Keeping Battery Charged
Someone probably has a better answer but I would think a simple pigtail is all you would need. Your built in converter/charger would do the rest.
Taj & Carmen (Counting the days...)
2016 Reflection 29RS
2016 F350 DRW Lariat FX4
Discovery Bay Ca
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06-08-2016, 10:08 AM #3
Yep - Like Taj & Carmen post, just plug it in to the outlet provided by the storage facility. Your converter is a multistage unit which keeps the battery charged. Once a month or so, I'd check the water level in the batteries though.
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06-08-2016, 10:14 AM #4spacecheckerGuest
Thanks for the replies!
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06-08-2016, 10:18 AM #5spacecheckerGuest
A related question. Can you confirm that my battery disconnect should be in the OFF position while I'm in storage and only plugged in to maintain the charge? I think this is the correct position but want to make sure.
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06-08-2016, 10:29 AM #6
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Pat&Marlene Gyrogearloose - 2010 Itasca Meridian 34y - 6.7 w/Allison 6spd - Jeep Wrangler Rubicon - previous Reflection 303RLS
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06-08-2016, 10:49 AM #7
[QUOTE=spacechecker;69104]A related question. Can you confirm that my battery disconnect should be in the OFF position while I'm in storage and only plugged in to maintain the charge? I think this is the correct position but want to make sure.[/QUOTE
When I'm plugged in, I leave my battery disconnect switch in the "On" position. I've done so for 2-1/2 years and never had an issue. I haven't checked it out, but I believe when the switch is "Off", the battery will not charge.
Jim
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06-08-2016, 10:51 AM #8
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That's correct - if turned off, all power to is cut off
Taj & Carmen (Counting the days...)
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2016 F350 DRW Lariat FX4
Discovery Bay Ca
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06-08-2016, 10:58 AM #9spacecheckerGuest
Thanks for the clarification!
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06-08-2016, 11:16 AM #10
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