Do U keep your TT plugged in at home?

[NevadaCamper]

I have been told different things re keeping your rig plugged in and level between trips. As far as being plugged in, it was for two reasons. First to keep the batteries charged and secondly to keep the refrigerator running. It seems a little wasteful to keep the fridge cold for weeks between trips. Another of my "rv expert" neighbors tells me to keep the fridge off but the door propped open. As far as the fridge is concerned, if it is turned off does it matter if it is level. I park in dirt and I could level it if necessary. Thanks .

[roadrash3]

It does not need to be level if fridge is not running on propane. I park mine in my driveway which is angled. I do not keep it plugged in, but once a month i will plug it in to charge the batteries back up. I don't know why you would keep the fridge running full time, i would not recommend that. However, propping the fridge open after a trip is what you should do, if you keep it closed you can grow mold in their when it cools down. My X213 fridge has door lock on it, that you can press to keep the fridge from shutting.

[Rustic Eagle]

My TT is stored in a public storage facility, so I can't leave it plugged in. I remove my batteries between trips and keep them on a battery minder at home, and using the frig's incorporated "prop-latches" I keep the doors opened slightly for ventilation.

Like any frig they need to be level (plus/minus about 3 degrees) for optimum operation (LP or electric power), otherwise the gravity circulation of the fluid through the absorber coils will be compromised.

When in storage I do have my TT tilted a little so that water runs off the rear of my TT.

Bob

[Bassdogs]

You're putting too much thought into this. What is the down side to plugging it in?? Turn everything off [including the outside mini fridge] and if its plugged in, everything is ready to go if I need my man cave or simply want to do some work on the TT. I have a 30 amp post at the edge of my drive [out back] and its plugged in as soon as we land upon returning home. Wife may take a couple days to clean out the fridge and always wants to do a deep cleaning after a trip.

[us71na]

I plug ours in when we arrive home until we get everything cleaned out of the fridge and I top off the battery. Then I unplug it and disconnect the battery to keep it fully charged until the next trip. Otherwise the phantom draws (such as the fridge controls, stereo light, indicator leds etc) on the battery will bleed down the battery. It takes less than a minute to reconnect the battery and the pre-trip cool down time for the fridge insures it is fully charged before we pull out.

[hboy]

I store in covered parking. Fridge open. Battery disconnected.

[lsttype]

I put in 30 amp service in my back yard to keep mine plugged in year round. Never had any problems. Love having acces to my outside fridge for a cold beveridge when doing yard work. Also when we have family staying overnight they can opt to sleep in the camper if the need the space. I can really see and disadvantage of keeping it plugged in. I guess the added electricity usage could be a factor for some.

[TNCraig]

I store ours unplugged with the battery disconnected.

[bigbird]

If the fridge is turned off it doesn't matter if its level but since I'm going to run it the day before we leave I make sure its level when we bring it home. I have a fuse at the battery that makes it easy to disconnect the power.

[33 RLDS]

I installed a 30 amp outlet at home and leave it plugged in for the season but do not leave to fridge on.

[eldermike]

Yep, always plugged in, slides out, heat in the winter and ac in the summer. Its backed into an open front barn beside the house.

[rugerguy]

I have mine in a carport type cover that is level so I just back her in, level fore to aft and shut off the frige.
Sometimes I go out and watch TV or take a nap so its nice to have it level and powered up.

[Yamerhammer]

I built a 45'X45' shop/boat shed and rv shed. Rv goes in the middle with boat on one side and shop on the other. I keep mine plugged in at all times. If company comes over to spend the night, they can stay in the camper if they wish to. I keep an eye on the battery's water level. Just added some Friday. Refrigerator is off most of the time when parked in the shed. Had a 12 year old wildcat that I did the same thing to with no problems.

[Bikester]

I store mine 15 minutes from my house on a farm...but before trips, the preceding week...I park it in the driveway or on the street and run power to it. Over the winter I pull the battery and put it on a minder.

[Recondite]

Yep, all the time. 12ga extension cord to my garage. Keeps the battery topped off and can plug in a fan in there on hot days for some circulation. Just make sure your converter/charger is the smart type so as not to boil off the batteries.

[Nighthawk 96]

Keep mine plugged in to a 20 amp circuit in the garage. I run my mini fridge all the time for adult beverage. Main fridge is off. Microwave is on a surge protector and is off. Maybe some day I'll put in a 30 amp circuit.

[dalenoel]

Been plugged in since 08 by a RV connection I installed next to the pad at the S&B. Tilted low in the front for drainage and 1" side to side.

[utbgcamper mom]

I keep ours plugged i with the fridge running, because we go out at least once or twice a month and I find it easier to keep the fridge stocked with condiments and drinks to make prepping for each trip easier.

[Rhumphers9a]

We keep our 5th wheeler plugged into a 20 amp outlet in our garage with our surge protector inline anytime its plugged in!!! It is leveled when we come home so if we want to turn the fridge on its ready but keep the doors cracked open while off. We can run everything but the AC if need be but with the snow we receive in Utah, we cover it with an ADCO triple layer cover that is vented to help keep moisture out and protect the full body graphics from the harmful UV rays as wheel as keep the tires covered also for UV protection. The tires are filled to 98 lbs. which is what the tire manufacture states is safe while storing to inflate to 20% over max inflation of 80 lbs. and when were ready to go just close fridge doors and turn on electric fridge to pre-cool after removing the ADCO cover and tire covers!!! *** (remember to check battery water levels as not evaporate it dry!!!)

[DuckHunterJon]

We're waiting on our new WH 28bhks, reading and learning. What is the reasoning behind over inflating the tires while in storage? Thanks!