Shore power
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Topic: Shore power
Posted By: Robwid
Subject: Shore power
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2012 at 10:28pm
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I may have the option of leaving my 177 plugged in to shore power while it's in storage for winter. Other than making sure to check the battery fluid level is there anything else I need to be aware of? Is this a good idea or is it best not to leave power connected all of the time? Thanks ------------- Rob 2012 HRE 177 2010 Toyota Tacoma |
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Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 16 Sep 2012 at 10:52pm
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I don't see any problem with this. You don't have to worry about the battery. I would shut off the fridge and prop the door open.
------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition 
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2012 at 8:59am
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A note on the fridge, if you look at the latch on the inside wall, there is a sliding adjustment that you can move forward. Once you do that the fridge will not close all the way (but will still latch itself so the door doesn't swing around). That is perfect for between trips and over the winter.
Only thing I would add about the battery is to check the fluid level once or twice over the winter. The 3-stage charger in the converter shouldn't boil it away but it is still a good idea to check. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2012 at 10:49am
Unless you slam the door with it is engaged and break off the little tab. ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2012 at 8:59pm
Yup, that would be a problem. 
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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