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Post by narayb10 on Sept 2, 2022 21:11:49 GMT -5
Do you guys connect a battery tender during storage?
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Post by earlelaine on Sept 3, 2022 8:57:12 GMT -5
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Post by narayb10 on Sept 3, 2022 17:08:44 GMT -5
I have a battery switch on my Sonic 220VRB and I shut it when storing. I also have 100w solar panel on top but not sure it keeps charging my battery with switch off.
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Post by earlelaine on Sept 3, 2022 17:36:16 GMT -5
 Check your solar charger inside the trailer, it should be showing something like mine when charging during the day time. The solar panels are wired directly to the batteries by-passing the shit off switch. I think there's a red light on the controller if it's not charging. |
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Post by ronsbhd on Sept 4, 2022 13:38:51 GMT -5
I remove the battery completely from the trailer and place it on a battery during the winter. I always place it on piece of wood or something like that to insulate it from sitting on the concrete I use a βbattery tenderβ trickle charger and never had any issues in the spring, just reconnect the battery and your good to go. Hope this helps.
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marjim
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Retired EE, Vietnam Vet, God, Faith, Family & Flag. St. Louis area
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Post by marjim on Sept 25, 2022 7:47:12 GMT -5
I use a NOCO 3500 charger/floater for my RV. From spring to fall if I am not traveling or hooked up to the truck, this unit is connected. In the winter, I also remove the battery and put it on wood in my basement with the charger on it. It works since 2017 so far. Remember that COLD is DEATH to a battery. I bought a second NOCO3500 and use it on my 66 Mustang. Great Product and reliable.  |
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Eugene
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Post by Eugene on Oct 11, 2022 8:31:45 GMT -5
I use a NOCO 3500 charger/floater for my RV. From spring to fall if I am not traveling or hooked up to the truck, this unit is connected. In the winter, I also remove the battery and put it on wood in my basement with the charger on it. It works since 2017 so far. Remember that COLD is DEATH to a battery. I bought a second NOCO3500 and use it on my 66 Mustang. Great Product and reliable. Absolutely agree! Don't leave acid battery in dead cold for a long time with no charge and no use. Keeping batteries in trailer in a winter outdoor storage is a worst idea, highly likely you'll need a new one in spring. Warm basement and top up with a quality charger (thumbs up for NOCO) once a month will make a huge difference in cell life. |
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