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AlaskaAviator
Newbie Joined: 25 Jul 2019 Location: N.M. Online Status: Offline Posts: 14 |
Topic: Dead battery Posted: 27 Nov 2019 at 8:11am |
After just two weeks the battery is completely dead. Only draw is the radio and the CO detector I think. This doesn't seem right. Battery was full when parked. Is this normal? I have a battery disconnect but forgot to switch it off. Battery is only weeks old. 2019 195
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CharlieM
Senior Member Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
Posted: 27 Nov 2019 at 8:30am |
Yes, that's to be expected. Those two appliances can easily equal a 0.2A load. 0.2A X 24hrs x 14days = 67A-Hrs = dead battery if you have the OEM group 24 battery.
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Charlie
Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
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Tars Tarkas
Senior Member Joined: 14 Jan 2013 Location: Near Nashville Online Status: Offline Posts: 1448 |
Posted: 27 Nov 2019 at 10:26am |
In addition to what Charlie said, letting your battery drain completely is not good for the battery. It may recharge and be fine, I hope so, but letting this happen doesn't help the life of your battery. If you can leave the Pod hooked up to 120v when it's in storage, that works great. Remembering to flip the cutoff switch will work too. TT
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GlueGuy
Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2660 |
Posted: 27 Nov 2019 at 12:10pm |
Even with the battery disconnected, it will drain, although more slowly. If the battery is completely disconnected from any loads, it would still need to be boosted once every 4-6 weeks.
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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
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EchoGale
Senior Member Joined: 10 Mar 2019 Location: FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 463 |
Posted: 27 Nov 2019 at 12:26pm |
I've been wondering about this myself. I bought my camper used with batteries needing to be replaced in the near future. Its getting close to that now and I will by golf cart batteries as per advice on this forum. Before the expense though I need a plan to keep them from losing charge. My pod is parked where I have no power.
My question: assuming I remember the cutoff switch, can I boost the batteries once a month by hooking them to my TV? If so, how long should that take? Thanks for any advice. Julie
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GlueGuy
Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2660 |
Posted: 27 Nov 2019 at 1:22pm |
If you need to store your pod where there is no power, I would consider removing the battery(ies) and put them someplace where you can trickle charge them. Another option would be a small solar-powered battery maintainer (something like this)
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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
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EchoGale
Senior Member Joined: 10 Mar 2019 Location: FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 463 |
Posted: 27 Nov 2019 at 2:22pm |
Thanks, glue guy. The batteries are too heavy and its too far for me to move them. I've thought about the solar charger but I i think the charger would get stolen (plus i keep everything covered). So...my initial question: can I do this by hooking my TV up regularly?
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Julie
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ArenaBlanca
Senior Member Joined: 07 Sep 2016 Location: Alamogordo, NM Online Status: Offline Posts: 158 |
Posted: 27 Nov 2019 at 2:52pm |
If you decide to "plug in" using extension cords, remember to turn off the water heater first or at least have water in it. Otherwise, you can burn out the heater element in a hurry. Don't ask me how I know this.
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Enjoy Life!!
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jato
Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3258 |
Posted: 27 Nov 2019 at 3:23pm |
I currently own 2 Interstate 12v group size 24 deep cycle batteries for my 177. Protocol has been the same since 2011, hence these batteries are still working well after nearly 9 years: 1) remove batteries late October/early November and set on concrete floor in our unheated garage (northern Michigan) 2) clean posts and check water levels in each cell 3) 2 amp trickle charge at this time for 24 - 36 hours/battery. 4) leave both batteries hibernate during the winter - nothing done during this time 5) early May repeat step number 2 and 3 above then re-install. Works well. I planned on going with twin 6 volt batteries many years ago but the ones I currently own refuse to die so until that happens I will continue to use them.
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God's pod
'11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 27 Nov 2019 at 3:47pm |
EchoGale,
you can, in most cases use your TV to charge TT batteries if your TV is set up correctly, a multimeter will assist in determining it is working. It doesn't matter what type battery you install, without a charge or maintain capability they will drain if connected. As for how long, it is determined by the charge of the battery when you start. |
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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