what2buywhat2buy
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Have 2 batteries that are fairly new, once charged they work great. When TT is parked (stored) the batteries drain fairly quick. I've looked for anything on or a possible drain and cannot seem to find the obvious reason. What could be the solution for this problem?
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coolbreeze01
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I'd disconnect the batteries for starters. All RV's should have a simple disconnect switch.
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Should have one or should have one installed? If it has one I haven't found it yet. So disconnect for storage is the solution?
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MegaJohn
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x2... been there, tried that.
We also store our camper at a storage facility and would return after a little more than a week to find our battery drained. I've since installed A SECOND battery, a disconnect switch, and topped off the water in both batteries (distilled water only).
It's been stored since before Christmas and when I check the batteries last weekend... they're still at nearly full scale.
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coolbreeze01
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what2buywhat2buy wrote:Should have one or should have one installed? If it has one I haven't found it yet. So disconnect for storage is the solution?
If yours doesn't have a factory installed disconnect switch, I would install one. Short term for storage, yes, simply disconnect fully charged batteries.
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garym114
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Install a disconnect switch or remove the ground cable from the battery during storage. Charge the battery fully before you disconnect..
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Thanks guys
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colliehauler
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There are numerous parasitic drains on a RV battery as others have suggested install a battery disconnect. Examples of parasitic drains are frig, radio, LP detector,
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rovobay
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anyone got a link to a disconnect system? I am buying new batteries for my new (used) TT I just bought.
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what2buywhat2buy wrote:Should have one or should have one installed? If it has one I haven't found it yet. So disconnect for storage is the solution?
Yes. I have one battery that came with the RV and it still works well after a year of mostly storage (as is typically the case with RVs) with the battery disconnected via a disconnect switch. If left connected there are parasitic drains from the various things inside like radio display, CO detector, etc. Disconnected, mine loses little charge between camping trips and is recharged quickly, usually on the drive to the campground.
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