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09-24-2014, 05:23 AM
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Winterizing Electrical Question
I have a 2014 351 RSTS fifth wheel. There is enough room on my property to store my camper next to my shop. I have 2 questions. Firstly, is there any problem plugging the unit in (15 amp) and leaving it plugged in all winter? Secondly, if I plug it in for the winter do I still need to remove the batteries? Wouldn't the batteries remain charged through the system if it is plugged in?
Thanks in advance.
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09-24-2014, 05:55 AM
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I am going to leave mine plugged in with the battery attached to charge
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09-24-2014, 09:50 AM
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I've always pulled the battery, filled the cells w/ water, cleaned the terminals and top of battery w/ baking soda and flushed it clean ( just like you should be doing to your vehicles, in prep for winter). Charge it full, set it on a piece of wood off the concrete and charge it every couple months until spring time. Still the original interstate 24 series in the TT since 2009
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09-24-2014, 10:05 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cariboocreek
snip..... Firstly, is there any problem plugging the unit in (15 amp) and leaving it plugged in all winter? Secondly, if I plug it in for the winter do I still need to remove the batteries? Wouldn't the batteries remain charged through the system if it is plugged in?.....snip
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Nope, leaving it plugged in is just fine, and you don't have to remove the batteries. Your 2014 model Jayco has a "smart" converter/charger so it will keep the batteries charged without over charging them.
It is wise to check the batteries once a month for proper water level.
Bob
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09-24-2014, 03:37 PM
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I've been keeping mine plugged in for years without any problems. Ready to go at a moments notice. Just fill the fresh water tank, hook it up and I'm off!
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09-24-2014, 05:11 PM
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it is fine to leave them in the trailer and the unit plugged in. The key is make sure the cells are properly filled with DISTILLED water. Only use distilled water. I check my batterys every few months and ususally once or twice a year they need to be topped off.
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09-24-2014, 05:22 PM
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Keep mine plugged in as well. My Interstate battery is original and approaching 5 years old now.
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09-24-2014, 05:36 PM
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Keep mine plugged in as well. Check water level twice a year. Use distilled water.
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09-24-2014, 08:38 PM
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Thanks everybody.
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09-24-2014, 09:01 PM
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Have an '07 that we have plugged in always. In fact from Memorial Day to Labor Day or there abouts, we have the fridge on and working the entire time.
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09-24-2014, 09:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nighthawk 96
Keep mine plugged in as well. Check water level twice a year. Use distilled water.
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09-25-2014, 04:05 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeff61
I've always pulled the battery, filled the cells w/ water, cleaned the terminals and top of battery w/ baking soda and flushed it clean ( just like you should be doing to your vehicles, in prep for winter). Charge it full, set it on a piece of wood off the concrete and charge it every couple months until spring time. Still the original interstate 24 series in the TT since 2009
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I do the same thing.
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09-25-2014, 06:39 AM
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just check your battery water level each month... and if you need to add water make sure you use DISTILLED water..
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