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    Posted: 18 Jan 2015 at 2:20pm
You can leave the pod plugged in no problem. That would allow you to use the 120v stuff also if needed or wanted, vs using the zamp plug to input a trickle charger. To run the running lights, stick a 5amp automotive fuse into the bargman at 11 and 1 o'clock.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Jan 2015 at 2:01pm
Don't know about the Zamp socket.  There are at least a couple of theories on keeping the pod plugged into shore power while in storage.  I opt for doing it and it seems to work fine after two years.  There is a built in battery maintainer that works while on shore power.  That's all you need.  You should still check the water in the battery from time to time.  The other theory is to disconnect the battery, maybe remove it, and put it on a charger for about 24 hours a month.  That seems to me a good plan if your pod is stored remotely without access to shore power.

I think the Zamp socket is mainly for solar to recharge batteries while camping, but I'm sure there are other ways to take advantage of it.

You want to keep the pod in the garage with the running lights on??  That's a new one to me.  (Why?) You'd have to run 12v in through the bargman connector, as far as I know.  Zamp or shore power won't help directly, other than to counteract a significant drain on the battery.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Jan 2015 at 12:14pm
So can i leave my POD plugged into shore power day in day out and not harm the batteries?  OR better to plug a tender into the Zamp socket only?  I keep the pod in my garage and kind of like it plugged in with taillights and running lights ON!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Jan 2015 at 10:33am
Search Amazon for SAE connector.  You can also get battery minder cables at auto parts stores.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Jan 2015 at 1:34am
I need the male plug that fits into the Zamp ready socket…..
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