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11-06-2015, 06:08 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: la
Posts: 88
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Shore Power
Does it hurt anything to leave your trailer on shore power while parked at the house?
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11-06-2015, 06:14 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: aptos
Posts: 25
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we have been doing that for the last couple of years, seems to be fine
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11-06-2015, 06:57 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Winchester, ON
Posts: 1,177
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We do it all the time as well.
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2015 F250 Super Duty diesel
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11-06-2015, 08:37 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: May 2011
Location: So. Cal.
Posts: 577
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Quote:
Originally Posted by matherne
Does it hurt anything to leave your trailer on shore power while parked at the house?
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Most converters, including my WCCO brand, have 3 different charge levels. High, medium, and maintainer.
If the batteries are fully charged, the converter will only "top off" the batteries. Still a good idea to check the water level periodically.
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Bob and Better Half
2007 F-250 PSD, SW, CC, LB, 2WD
2006 TF32SS Cross Terrain Toy Hauler (sold)
Reese 16k slider
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11-06-2015, 08:45 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Texas
Posts: 65
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We keep ours plugged in at storage and have never had a problem.
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Hollypeno (Chocolate Lab)
Chico (Chiweenie)
2014 Cruiser Aire 30DB (Bunk house)
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11-06-2015, 09:42 AM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: MA
Posts: 315
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Always plugged in.
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11-06-2015, 10:04 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: WI.
Posts: 9,153
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A few years back, there was instances reported of fire starting in the fridge area of campers that were plugged in and unattended. In fact I seen a video of one being consumed in flames.
Myself, the unit isn't plugged in unless we plan to stock, and use it.
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11-06-2015, 12:58 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: LA
Posts: 953
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Ours stays plugged in, but fridge is off and doors propped open slightly...no problems...
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11-06-2015, 01:15 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: , RI
Posts: 1,164
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I am in Lloyds camp. We use a battery tender which also controls sulfation. Have also installed battery disconnect to eliminate 12 volt power draw. I check water levels often.
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2011 F250 6.7 PS Tuxedo Black 4x4
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11-06-2015, 03:19 PM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: la
Posts: 88
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thanks for the info everyone. Do you'll also leave your slides out?
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11-06-2015, 03:24 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: , RI
Posts: 1,164
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You are in a southern climate but I would still close slides when stored.
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2011 F250 6.7 PS Tuxedo Black 4x4
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Reese 16K Slider Wet Bolts
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11-06-2015, 04:12 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,508
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Plugged in, refer off with doors open, water tank and water heater drained. I also turn the water heater circuit breaker off to prevent accidently hitting the wrong switch on the master panel and burning out the element. But most important is to frequently check water level in the battery, if it gets too low both battery and converter can be damaged and there is a definite fire potential. I leave the slides open, but then my unit is stored inside. For outside storage I would leave the slides closed, better for the seals and any slide toppers.
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Texas Baptist Men-Retiree Builders member since '01
13 Silverado 3500HD D/A, 2wd CCSB srw, custom RKI bed
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11-06-2015, 04:38 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Winchester, ON
Posts: 1,177
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Normally we do, and this is only because it is easier to get around inside the trailer that way.
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2015 F250 Super Duty diesel
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11-07-2015, 05:49 AM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NC
Posts: 274
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Quote:
Originally Posted by socoguy
You are in a southern climate but I would still close slides when stored.
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I left a 2006 Holiday Rambler open for a couple of years in western NC and found rot in the subfloors of all 3 slides when I traded it. Now I don't like having the slides open on a cloudy day.
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11-07-2015, 05:57 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Winchester, ON
Posts: 1,177
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Our trailer is parked at home for no more than two months at a time as we use it a lot. When we go to Florida it is parked for three months or more, and of course we have the slides open then as we are living in it. I cannot see how this could cause a problem.
If you leave a trailer for a couple of years, you are probably not checking the caulking, and this could cause water damage as caulking deteriorates and needs to be attended to on a regular basis. We check ours twice a year, top to bottom, front to back and touch up where needed.
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2015 F250 Super Duty diesel
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11-07-2015, 06:44 AM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: NC
Posts: 234
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I always leave mine plugged in and Fridge off and open. I'd never heard of the fire problem, but now I'm starting to second guess leaving it plugged in all the time. But then again, how about full-timers. They basically have it plugged in all the time.
Have to do a bit of research.
have to admit I didn't even think about checking the water level in the battery. I didn't even think batteries needed to have water added to them any longer, I thought they were all sealed. Gotta check it!
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11-07-2015, 09:30 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,508
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nachtmsk
I always leave mine plugged in and Fridge off and open. I'd never heard of the fire problem, but now I'm starting to second guess leaving it plugged in all the time. But then again, how about full-timers. They basically have it plugged in all the time.
Have to do a bit of research.
have to admit I didn't even think about checking the water level in the battery. I didn't even think batteries needed to have water added to them any longer, I thought they were all sealed. Gotta check it!
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Nope, most deep cell batteries are not sealed and converters will burn off the water. Then the battery develops a short, I've experienced batteries so hot you had to use gloves to get them out of the RV before they cracked and dumped battery acid everywhere. Or the converter will fail due to the constant high load from a shorted battery and the risk of the converter causing a fire. Full-timers are more likely to check the battery level than someone that just parks their rig and forgets about it for months. Finally, some people that use RVs as their primary home, just disconnect the battery and then the converter is putting out 'dirty' DC voltage that is too high, just shortens the life of DC appliances and lights.
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Texas Baptist Men-Retiree Builders member since '01
13 Silverado 3500HD D/A, 2wd CCSB srw, custom RKI bed
11 Cruiser CF32MK
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11-07-2015, 12:01 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: PA
Posts: 5,715
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Again IMHO this is a personal choice that you feel comfortable with, and also what climate you store your rv in. Larry has pointed out something very important. Checking the battery is a very important part of maintenance of a rv and should be done on a regular basis.
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Lehighton, Pennsylvania
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11-08-2015, 05:14 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: May 2013
Location: So IL
Posts: 1,811
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Plugged in and slide out until dead of winter. I put slide in when I winterize but remains plugged in.
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11-08-2015, 07:54 PM
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#20
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 58
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Although Brenda and I use our coach on a regular basis I bring my slides in, readjust the leveling system, at least once a month in addition to running the air conditioners and other items for lubrication. Paid for it years ago and a habit I continue.
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