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**wesslvm** · 09-03-2009, 08:14 PM

Is your camper new or used?

Couple of lessons learned concerning the battery. When the camper is not in use, or even if you are using it for long stretches at a time, you can damage your battery if you let it charge ALL the time. What happened to me was I left it plugged in for over a month while sitting in my driveway. My battery slowly lost water level until the battery was ruined. My first clue was the propane/gas detector was alarming due to low DC voltage.

Also, if your camper is connected to your tow vehicle with the reefer running and the reefer fan running you can kill both the battery in your camper and your car if you park for a long enough period. No fun!

Good luck!

Vince

09-03-2009, 08:14 PM	#8
wesslvm Site Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CT Posts: 50	Is your camper new or used? Couple of lessons learned concerning the battery. When the camper is not in use, or even if you are using it for long stretches at a time, you can damage your battery if you let it charge ALL the time. What happened to me was I left it plugged in for over a month while sitting in my driveway. My battery slowly lost water level until the battery was ruined. My first clue was the propane/gas detector was alarming due to low DC voltage. Also, if your camper is connected to your tow vehicle with the reefer running and the reefer fan running you can kill both the battery in your camper and your car if you park for a long enough period. No fun! Good luck! Vince __________________ 2004 2720SL with AC, swing tongue, awning, screen porch, TV antenna. Bought from MCD, 5/1/04. Sold 9/09!