Just brought home a Patriot 345rf and was trying to figure out if the convertor would keep charging the battery and boil it dry or if when fully charged would switch to a float charge? My last camper boiled 2 batteries dry until I learned there was a dvice that plugged into the convertor that would protect the battery. Just trying to find out what I have before I ruin any batteries.
Can't speak for others, but my unit is plugged in to shore power 24/7 and I have never had a problem with the charger boiling the battery dry. I do check it periodically just like you would any battery and sometimes have to add water.
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George & Lynda
College Station, TX
2011 Cruiser CF335SS Patriot
'04 Dodge 2500 Quadcab CTD
If you're connected to shore power for an extended time, why not just disconnect one of the battery cables and then you don't have to worry about boiling out the battery? Of course, you have to remember to reconnect it before you leave....
installed a battery cutoff,(cost$18forbattery isolaterat o'riellys and$5 for cable at walmart)and have made use of it,but after reading other posts,while camper was back at dealership asked to have charger,converter checked out
Most converters mfg'd in the last 8 to 10 years will act as a trickle charger when left plugged into shore power. The voltage output is approx 1 to 1.5 vdc.
I have a trickle charger connected to my battery 24/7/365 but I disconnect the positive battery cable just as a safe guard.
Just keep in mind, there is always a residual draw (drain) on the battery unless you disconnect one of the batt cables.
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