http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : winterizing - battery Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 15:57:05 +0000 Sun, 15 Nov 2015 11:30:05 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7204 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7204&PID=67853#67853 Author: Guests
Subject: 7204
Posted: 15 Nov 2015 at 11:30am

It should be fine. Mine is like that now.
The WFCO converter unit has a built in 3 stage charger. My batteries have suffered no ill effects by leaving the unit plugging into the house all winter. In fact, my camper is plugged in all summer too, except when I'm on the road.]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2015 11:30:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7204&PID=67853#67853 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7204&PID=67851#67851 Author: diagdad
Subject: 7204
Posted: 15 Nov 2015 at 10:07am

Has anyone tried to leave the battery connected and plug the R-Pod into the house with the hot water heater off for the entire winter?
This will keep the battery trickled charged.
Any draw backs?
If so What would you suggest is a good cheep trickle charger I could connect the battery to outside the R-Pod?
Thank you
Ken
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Subject: 7204
Posted: 11 Nov 2015 at 9:09am

For a single 12V battery or two 6V batteries in series it is only necessary to disconnect one lead. It is slightly preferable to disconnect the negative since the loose positive could contact the trailer frame and cause a problem, but only if the converter is plugged into shore power. For two 12V batteries in parallel it is best to disconnect all (2) wires from the negative battery terminal that has the wire from the trailer connected to it. The idea is that both batteries be completely disconnected electrically. ]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2015 09:09:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7204&PID=67757#67757 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7204&PID=67756#67756 Author: diagdad
Subject: 7204
Posted: 11 Nov 2015 at 8:22am

Leaving the battery connected will drain the battery over time. This is because certain devices like entertainment center and carbon monoxide detector will slowly drain the battery. Disconnect the negative side removes the battery from the circuit. You can remove the positive but it will not gain you anything if the negative side is disconnected. The reason for negative and not positive is to disconnect the ground. If the ground is connected and the disconnected positive terminal wires touch something grounded it will cause a shot circuit which could lead to a fire or kill the battery. ]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2015 08:22:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7204&PID=67756#67756 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7204&PID=67755#67755 Author: hogone
Subject: 7204
Posted: 11 Nov 2015 at 8:11am

hogone needs clarification!!  just to confirm, one disconnects the negative terminals for winterization, not positive (or the lead positive for two batteries?  I get so.  hogone]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2015 08:11:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7204&PID=67755#67755 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7204&PID=67748#67748 Author: techntrek
Subject: 7204
Posted: 10 Nov 2015 at 6:28pm

yup, the cold weather will actually extend its life.  Recharge every 2 months when it is cold, every month when it is warm.]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2015 18:28:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7204&PID=67748#67748 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7204&PID=67743#67743 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 7204
Posted: 10 Nov 2015 at 2:03pm

The battery can stay outside all winter, but it will need checking and/or recharging every 2-3 months to avoid damage. The battery is not likely to freeze, but it should not be allowed to remain in a mostly discharged state. ]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2015 14:03:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7204&PID=67743#67743 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7204&PID=67735#67735 Author: diagdad
Subject: 7204
Posted: 10 Nov 2015 at 11:38am

I have a R-POD 178. I finished winterizing the trailer. I disconnected the negative terminals from the main 12v battery. I covered the R-POD with a cover I bought from Amazon. It covers the battery case as well. Is it ok to leave the battery in its case for the winter or should I remove it and put it in the cellar or garage?
What do you do?
Thank you
Ken
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