LP detector - Event Date: 16 Jun 2011

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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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blissful Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List 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

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	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: Plugging-in your R-POD will charge your battery. It will take about 12 hours to fully charge. Topping-up the battery (the last 20%) takes the longest time, so plug it in for 12 hours even when it hasn't been used much. You may leave your R-POD plugged in for longer periods of time (indefinitely) without fear of overcharging or damaging your battery. Do not allow your battery to fall below a 50% charge. If you do, the battery's life will be dramatically shortened Always store your R-POD with a fully-charged battery. Disconnect the battery by removing the lead to either terminal if you won't be using your R-POD for more than 7 days. Your propane detector (and other accessories) will draw down your battery otherwise. Don't forget to turn off your television antenna booster. 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.
	Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List 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.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

lumilew Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List 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
	Luanne

CharlieM Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List 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.
	Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD

lumilew Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List 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. Luanne
	Luanne