Battery maintenance

Message Share Topic Printable Version Google Delicious Digg StumbleUpon Windows Live Yahoo Bookmarks reddit Facebook MySpace Newsvine Furl Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic

Depends what you mean by "not in use"...
If the r-pod is sitting 2-3 weeks between camping trips, then just plug in the trailer and let the converter keep the battery topped-up.

If the r-pod is sitting 3-4 months under a couple feet of snow, it'd probably be better to bring the battery into the basement and either leave it on a trickle charger, or charge it once a month.

Author	Message Share Topic Printable Version Google Delicious Digg StumbleUpon Windows Live Yahoo Bookmarks reddit Facebook MySpace Newsvine Furl Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic
Outbound Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 767	Topic: Battery maintenance Posted: 04 Dec 2015 at 8:52pm
	Depends what you mean by "not in use"... If the r-pod is sitting 2-3 weeks between camping trips, then just plug in the trailer and let the converter keep the battery topped-up. If the r-pod is sitting 3-4 months under a couple feet of snow, it'd probably be better to bring the battery into the basement and either leave it on a trickle charger, or charge it once a month.
	Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150

Podster Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108	Posted: 04 Dec 2015 at 5:47pm
	Several owners that can keep it plugged in do just that. I cannot so I remove the battery and keep it on a trickle charge that has a desulfinate maintenance function. Whatever you do, keep your battery charged, but not over charged. Some may disagree, but I believe the POD charger does a good job without over charging. Just make sure the water levels don't drop. Float chargers are specifically designed to do just that. Keep a good battery that has been charged, charged...in float if you will. The float charger keeps the batter from self discharging. This is important because batteries that suffer from a long term deep discharge, die.
	Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity)

johnmaci Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17 Jun 2014 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 202	Posted: 04 Dec 2015 at 5:12pm
	Take it home and connect it to a trickle charger until you need it next season. Just check the water level every three months or so...... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CITK8S?keywords=trickle%20charger&qid=1449267123&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2

Will-yum Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 27 Nov 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Posted: 04 Dec 2015 at 5:05pm
	i have heard differing opinions on how to deal with the 12v battery on the r-Pod when not in use. One dealer said to remove it and charge it manually about once a month. Another said to just keep the 30Amp cord with the 115V adapter on the end and keep it plugged up. This way, the onboard inverter would keep it at a full charge without overcharging. Anybody have any good advice? Thanks
	William