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Old 06-13-2021, 02:00 PM   #1
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Rv always plugged in at home?

Should keep my TT plugged in all the time while it sits at home?
While I’m not using?
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Old 06-13-2021, 02:05 PM   #2
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I do. It keeps the battery charged and I have power available if I want to use it for some reason. It's our spare bedroom for when family visits.
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Old 06-13-2021, 02:06 PM   #3
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I generally do - just be sure to check the battery water if you have that type of batteries.
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Old 06-13-2021, 02:34 PM   #4
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I do. It keeps the battery charged and I have power available if I want to use it for some reason. It's our spare bedroom for when family visits.
Thanks, that’s what I’m planning on too.
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Old 06-13-2021, 02:34 PM   #5
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I generally do - just be sure to check the battery water if you have that type of batteries.
Thank you, will do.
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Old 06-13-2021, 05:17 PM   #6
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I do too.
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Old 06-13-2021, 05:41 PM   #7
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When we have ours at the house. It’s always plugged in. Eventually I’d like to install a 30amp rv outlet so I can turn on the AC when we are tinkering or getting ready for a trip.
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Eventually I’d like to install a 30amp rv outlet so I can turn on the AC when we are tinkering or getting ready for a trip.
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Old 06-13-2021, 06:10 PM   #9
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I do too.
I was just checking out your signature, we have basically the same setup for tow vehicle.
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Old 06-13-2021, 06:11 PM   #10
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Thanks all for the comments, I will leave mine plugged in as well, taking all the necessary precautions.
Happy camping!
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Old 06-13-2021, 06:31 PM   #11
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Thanks all for the comments, I will leave mine plugged in as well, taking all the necessary precautions.
Happy camping!
Just check battery water levels periodically.
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Old 06-13-2021, 06:50 PM   #12
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It's seems like everyone is telling you to check the water levels in the batteries? Do you have LEAD-ACID (FLOODED) AKA Golf Cart Batteries?
I don't see what kind of batteries you have? Don't open a battery to check water levels unless it requires you to do so.

Why is everyone telling him/her to check battery water level WO knowing? One post said if you do but the OP never confirmed.
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Old 06-13-2021, 06:56 PM   #13
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Not just golf cart batteries need the water checked. My marine deep cycle batteries have to be checked and that’s the kind of battery most RV dealers put in the RVs. They’re relatively cheap.
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Old 06-13-2021, 06:58 PM   #14
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Should keep my TT plugged in all the time while it sits at home?
While I’m not using?

YES and NO . since i full time i'm plugged in all the time but i never leave the batteries connected full time maybe 4 or 5 days every 30 to 45 days to keep them tip top . can't trust the converter to just trickle and even if it does do what it is designed to it will still cook water out of the batteries over time . Every thing in the camper works great off of converter power alone .
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Old 06-13-2021, 06:59 PM   #15
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I leave it unplugged and battery disconnected.
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Old 06-14-2021, 01:38 PM   #16
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Thanks everyone, will see how it goes.
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