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01-02-2016, 08:20 AM
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Location: Indianapolis
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Removing battery on shore power
If I remove the battery for the winter & stay connected to shore power, will the converter continue to try to charge?
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01-02-2016, 08:54 AM
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Location: Saskatoon Sask Canada
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IF your staying connected to shore power why bother removing the battery?
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01-02-2016, 09:06 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by andy
If I remove the battery for the winter & stay connected to shore power, will the converter continue to try to charge?
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I am not sure as to why you want to remove your battery if you have 24/7 access to Shore-Power? Your TT has a Smart charging system that comes with it. It charges your battery when it needs it and then it keeps it topped off (FLOAT mode), when it does not need a charge. The cold weather up in Indiana will have no effect on the battery if it is FULLY charged and plugged in. Here is a diagram on how the TT's (the one in my TT) battery charge controller monitors/charges your batteries when connected to shore power.
Don
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01-02-2016, 09:10 AM
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That's what I wanted to hear. I will leave it connected. Thanks all.
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01-02-2016, 10:11 AM
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Charging a battery in extremely cold weather can cause damage.
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01-02-2016, 10:38 AM
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There are no problems with keeping a FULLY charged battery topped off at 13.2 Volts in the cold, very cold or heat with a SMART battery charge controller (like installed in today's TT's). When FULLY charged it is pretty much a voltage only thing. It will keep the battery at 13 VDC with 0 Amps, 99% of the time, other than a small amount of amperage once in a while (the battery will draw it when needed) to keep it topped off.
Oh, and you just have to check the water level every now and then.
Don
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01-02-2016, 10:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mustang65
There are no problems with keeping a FULLY charged battery topped off at 13.2 Volts in the cold, very cold or heat, with a SMART battery charge controller (like installed in todays TT's). When FULLY charged it is pretty much a voltage only thing. It will keep the battery at 13 VDC with 0 Amps, 99% of the time, other than a small amount of amperage once in a while (the battery will draw it when needed) to keep it topped off.
Don
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Agreed. As long as you do not use the battery, its just fine.
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2016 Jayco Eagle 330RSTS = " Madame Maxime"
Maxxis M8008 E rated Tires and 16" Wheel Upgrade
Dual A/C 15K BTU, 14K Equalizer WD hitch with SC
King Bed with Java Interior, (2X) Yamaha EF2000isV2
2012 Ram 4500, 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel, MegaCab = " Hagrid"
8'x12' BMCM Stake Bed, Cabin Chassis, 2WD
360 degree Virtual Tour
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01-02-2016, 10:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fairenatic
Charging a battery in extremely cold weather can cause damage.
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You should mention along with your statement at least(why-how & what you should do.
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01-03-2016, 09:23 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fairenatic
Charging a battery in extremely cold weather can cause damage.
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charging a dead battery will cause damage but maintaining the charge will not hurt it. just think of all the cars driving down the street in cold climates their batteries are just fine.
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2004 Chev Silverado Duramax optioned past the max. 2009 Jayco Eagle 308 RLS 900watts of solar, Lithium batteries (400amp hour), 2000 watt (4000 surge) whole house inverter.
145days /2023 2022/151 2021[/COLOR]
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01-03-2016, 11:40 AM
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Cars on the road are driven often and rarely are pulled down anywhere near 50% or below of full charge. So, it is not an issue.
On the other hand, RVs tend to use power on a steady basis for long periods of time. Charging a cold or hot battery in these conditions that has been pulled down to 50% or below can damage them and why some of the better battery chargers monitor battery temperatures.
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2016 Jayco Eagle 330RSTS = " Madame Maxime"
Maxxis M8008 E rated Tires and 16" Wheel Upgrade
Dual A/C 15K BTU, 14K Equalizer WD hitch with SC
King Bed with Java Interior, (2X) Yamaha EF2000isV2
2012 Ram 4500, 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel, MegaCab = " Hagrid"
8'x12' BMCM Stake Bed, Cabin Chassis, 2WD
360 degree Virtual Tour
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01-03-2016, 12:15 PM
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Site Team
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Quote:
Originally Posted by andy
If I remove the battery for the winter & stay connected to shore power, will the converter continue to try to charge?
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The original question, as asked relates to storage. Not sure how the battery will be discharged to 50% while on shore-power, unless there is an extended power failure for about a week or so. I believe we have addressed the question, without trying to confuse the OP.
Fairenatic:
If you would like to continue the discussion regarding charging, discharging.. loads, quality of TT chargers, you may want to create a new thread to carry on the discussion.
Just my thoughts,
Don
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01-05-2016, 01:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fairenatic
Cars on the road are driven often and rarely are pulled down anywhere near 50% or below of full charge. So, it is not an issue.
On the other hand, RVs tend to use power on a steady basis for long periods of time. Charging a cold or hot battery in these conditions that has been pulled down to 50% or below can damage them and why some of the better battery chargers monitor battery temperatures.
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He is staying connected to shore power!!!
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Seann
2004 Chev Silverado Duramax optioned past the max. 2009 Jayco Eagle 308 RLS 900watts of solar, Lithium batteries (400amp hour), 2000 watt (4000 surge) whole house inverter.
145days /2023 2022/151 2021[/COLOR]
93/2020,157/2019219/2018 206/2017,215/2016, 211/2015, 196/14, 247/13, 193/12
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