LP detector - Event Date: 16 Jun 2011 |
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blissful
Groupie Joined: 17 Apr 2011 Location: Florida Online Status: Offline Posts: 53 |
Calendar Event: LP detector Posted: 16 Jun 2011 at 11:03am |
I have not used my Pod for over one month, so the battery needs charging. Why does the LP detector go off....I removed the fuse as a temporary measure until I can go camping in a week or so.
I understand that connecting to the campsite electric...this will charge my battery. Please help. Blissful
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Outbound
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 767 |
Posted: 16 Jun 2011 at 1:43pm |
Your propane (LP) detector will chirp when battery power is low as a warning. In a matter of 3-4 weeks, your propane detector will deplete your battery. And a depleted battery is not a good thing.
Some quick points about your R-POD's deep-cycle battery:
By leaving your battery connected to your unused R-POD for over a month and allowing your battery to deplete, you've shortened its life and its storage capacity. However, there's still life in it and, with care, it will service you for another 2-3 years. You may wish to consider adding a battery cutoff switch to your battery box. It makes disconnecting/reconnecting your battery much easier. |
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Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 16 Jun 2011 at 1:51pm |
During warmer months charge it overnight at least once per month, if you store the battery where it is cold over the winter you can get away with only charging it once or twice over the winter.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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lumilew
Newbie Joined: 02 Jun 2013 Location: northern Illino Online Status: Offline Posts: 21 |
Posted: 07 May 2014 at 9:52am |
Is there a way to disconnect the lp detector? Also, can I just turn off the main breaker in the converter if it will be sitting for long periods. Will that work like a battery shut off?
Thanks Luanne |
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Luanne
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CharlieM
Senior Member Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
Posted: 07 May 2014 at 10:14am |
The propane detector is purposely made hard to disconnect for safety reasons. I believe you may be able to pull one of the 12 volt fuses, but the fridge control board and the thermostat also draw current when off. Best to disconnect the battery or plan to recharge periodically. Turning off the main circuit breaker has no effect on the 12 volt devices. It only affects the 120 volt shore power devices, which are all off anyway if the camper is not plugged in.
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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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lumilew
Newbie Joined: 02 Jun 2013 Location: northern Illino Online Status: Offline Posts: 21 |
Posted: 07 May 2014 at 10:36am |
Thanks. Sounds like I will be putting in a battery shut off.
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Luanne
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