Battery charging automatic shutoff

[Cherokee274]

Hi does the 2017 cherokee274dbh had a battery charging automatic shutoff if battery is full charge

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by Cherokee274

Hi does the 2017 cherokee274dbh had a battery charging automatic shutoff if battery is full charge

If you mean the converter, then yes, it will charge until the battery is fully charged.
Suggest that you Google "the 12 Volt Side of Life" to understand how the two different electrical systems work in a RV.

[TitanMike]

Originally Posted by Cherokee274

Hi does the 2017 cherokee274dbh had a battery charging automatic shutoff if battery is full charge

Originally Posted by bikendan

If you mean the converter, then yes, it will charge until the battery is fully charged.
Suggest that you Google "the 12 Volt Side of Life" to understand how the two different electrical systems work in a RV.

Perhaps a technicality but converters do not usually "shut off" when battery is fully charged. They switch to a "float mode", usually around 13.25 volts, which now maintains the battery against the normal self discharge as well as any accessory draw like LPG/CO detector, etc.

Shutting off when battery is fully charged is not the case with the commonly used converters. Perhaps some specialty converters do.

At one time there were "automatic" battery chargers that did actually shut off but they had only two states----ON-----or -----OFF. Lots of pulsed electricity in the system which was not only annoying but could create issues with sensitive electronics. Newer multi-stage chargers are more the norm today.

[Cherokee274]

Thanks for the Reply,I’m just wondering if i let it plug in overnight can’t caused damage to my battery so if there’s a float mode to maintain the battery charge I wouldn’t worry letting it plug in over night or unplugged on the next day,

[TitanMike]

Originally Posted by Cherokee274

Thanks for the Reply,I’m just wondering if i let it plug in overnight can’t caused damage to my battery so if there’s a float mode to maintain the battery charge I wouldn’t worry letting it plug in over night or unplugged on the next day,

If you have conventional Lead Acid batteries I'd leave it plugged in if you have power available. This will prevent sulfation of the batteries which kills their capacity and useful life. Just check the electolyte (water) level regularly. Monthly to start until you get a feel for the water consumption (if any). You can then extend the checking intervals based on those observations.

[CHICKDOE]

actually you may want to leave it plugged in for 24 to 48 hours to ensure the batteries get fully charged.

[Cherokee274]

I would like too,but suddenly worried about over charging the battery.Thank you guys I really appreciate your reply..