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MikeGranberry 
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Joined: 20 Aug 2014 Location: Houston, Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 16 |
 Topic: Maintenance on ElectricalsPosted: 11 Dec 2014 at 9:10pm |
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My Rpod 179 lives in a 12x24 storage garage with a 110 outlet.
Is it better to plug in the trailer to 110 or put the battery on a 12 volt trickle charge?
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Buick Enclave 2014
Rpod 179 Interested in cycling & kayaks |
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ToolmanJohn
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Joined: 23 Apr 2014 Location: Connecticut Online Status: Offline Posts: 451 |
Posted: 11 Dec 2014 at 9:24pm |
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For the Winter, I remove my batteries (I have two) and keep them in my basement throughout the Winter. I charge them using a Norco Genius charger, then leave them until the Spring.
When getting ready for a trip, I plug into 110V at least two days before my trip so the onboard converter/charger tops them off.
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2017 ATC 7X20 Custom Toy Hauler
2013 R-Pod 177 (SOLD) 2013 VW Touareg TDI |
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Luv2Q
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Joined: 30 Aug 2014 Location: Central TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 309 |
Posted: 11 Dec 2014 at 9:30pm |
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When your Pod is plugged in to shore power, your converter is charging your battery. I leave ours plugged in but check the battery water level periodically.
Welcome to the group from just up the road (Bryan/College Station).
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John & Teri
Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp 
Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 11 Dec 2014 at 10:24pm |
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The converter will use about 35 watts 24/7, so over 800 watts each day. You'll use less using a trickle charger. Or, charge them every 30 days overnight, then no need for the trickle charger. If you leave the batteries outside where they will stay cold during the winter you can get away with one charge in the middle of winter.
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp 
Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 12 Dec 2014 at 9:51am |
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I would just unplug if not using the pod for a guestroom, hideout, man cave etc.. go out and plug in once a month for a day.
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Maintenance on Electricals