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11-23-2015, 07:53 AM
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Location: Mountain Top, PA
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Should I disconnect my trailer from power over the winter?
I currently have my trailer parked next to my house and winterized. My question is, should I disconnect the power cord and remove the batteries? I was thinking about leaving it connected because I have been sleeping in it on the weekends with the kids. Any downside to leaving it connected?
Thanks
Jason
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11-23-2015, 07:57 AM
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Hey Camp On! That is what they are for!  Youroo!! 
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11-23-2015, 08:26 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: MT Airy, NC
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I leave mine on power all the time. Our last camper was always connected just check the water level more often. Have Fun
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11-23-2015, 10:23 AM
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Site Team
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Location: Southwest Alabama
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We always leave ours plugged into shore power. Have been doing it for many years and never had a problem.
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11-23-2015, 10:51 AM
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Georgia Rally Coordinator
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Always plugged in when home. Also keeps batteries charged. Later RJD 
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11-23-2015, 11:27 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Leave mine plugged in all winter.
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11-23-2015, 12:03 PM
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correct me if i am wrong, batteries shouldn't sit out in the cold all winter and freeze.
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11-23-2015, 12:16 PM
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Discharged batteries may have a problem. Fully charge them and they should be fine or put on a smart charger
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11-23-2015, 12:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bpa098
correct me if i am wrong, batteries shouldn't sit out in the cold all winter and freeze.
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OK, I'll correct you. Think about the battery in your car. It doesn't freeze. So long as it's fully charged, it'll be OK.
I have my trailer and mower battery in my garage, which is usually <32 degrees. I have a battery minder smart charger. I put it on one battery one week and the other battery the next week, then keep swapping until spring.
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11-23-2015, 12:42 PM
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Fully charged with the negative wire disconnected a good battery will be fine through the winter.
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11-23-2015, 12:44 PM
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i stand corrected. well mine are already in the basement, they can stay there for the winter, theyre heavy lol
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11-23-2015, 02:36 PM
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Leave ours plugged in, provides a nice hotel room for visitors if needed. DW uses the refrigerator to handle food prep overflow for holidays. We pick up 9-11 mouths to feed several times over th two winter holidays.
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11-23-2015, 02:58 PM
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bigdaddy1
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: West Tennessee
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I plug my camper up every so often during the winter or any other long non-use time and have never had a problem with batteries. In fact, my 2007 Cardinal had the same battery in it when we traded it in this spring. It still held a good charge over a period of time.
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11-23-2015, 03:05 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Quote:
Originally Posted by satdog01
Leave ours plugged in, provides a nice hotel room for visitors if needed. DW uses the refrigerator to handle food prep overflow for holidays. We pick up 9-11 mouths to feed several times over th two winter holidays.
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When I trade my sabre this fall the batteries were original "2011"
Plugged in 24/7 365 since new.
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11-23-2015, 03:45 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
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I turn off the battery disconnect every time we store our trailer. Battery is allways ready to go when we get back.
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11-23-2015, 04:52 PM
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We have a RV port at the house
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11-23-2015, 05:49 PM
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Nice, wish we had that set up.
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11-23-2015, 05:54 PM
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Senior Member
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One other question related to this thread - can you use every electrical plug and appliance if the battery is removed, but the trailer is plugged into shore power? I removed the battery, but still have the ability to plug our stored trailer into a 30 amp receptacle.
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11-23-2015, 06:15 PM
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Toy-aholic
Join Date: Mar 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tugboat369
We have a RV port at the house
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bet those slide toppers love that snow weight!
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11-24-2015, 10:16 AM
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Senior Member
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I thought I would run the generator a couple of times this winter,,, to put a little charge in the batteries,,, I have a battery maintainer hooked to the chassis battery !!!
I also have the battery disconnect set on off !!!
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