Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 11-06-2015, 06:08 AM   #1
Weekend Camper
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: la
Posts: 88
Shore Power

Does it hurt anything to leave your trailer on shore power while parked at the house?
__________________
New Orleans, La.
04 CT30RL CRUISER
11 Tundra 4.6 w/tow package & Timbren suspension kit
matherne is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-06-2015, 06:14 AM   #2
Weekend Camper
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: aptos
Posts: 25
we have been doing that for the last couple of years, seems to be fine
swannymh is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-06-2015, 06:57 AM   #3
Full Time Camper
 
Loneoak's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Winchester, ON
Posts: 1,177
We do it all the time as well.
__________________

2012 Cruiser Sahara 330SS
2015 F250 Super Duty diesel
Loneoak is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-06-2015, 08:37 AM   #4
Full Time Camper
 
r2millers's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: So. Cal.
Posts: 577
Quote:
Originally Posted by matherne View Post
Does it hurt anything to leave your trailer on shore power while parked at the house?
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.
__________________

Bob and Better Half

2007 F-250 PSD, SW, CC, LB, 2WD
2006 TF32SS Cross Terrain Toy Hauler (sold)
Reese 16k slider
r2millers is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-06-2015, 08:45 AM   #5
Weekend Camper
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Texas
Posts: 65
We keep ours plugged in at storage and have never had a problem.
__________________
David, Jennifer, and Wyatt (9) Jacoby
Hollypeno (Chocolate Lab)
Chico (Chiweenie)
2014 Cruiser Aire 30DB (Bunk house)
DavidandJennifer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-06-2015, 09:42 AM   #6
Seasonal Camper
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: MA
Posts: 315
Always plugged in.
__________________
Retired U.S. Navy Engineer

2020 Ram 2500 Bighorn 6.7 Diesel
2014 Zinger 27RL (Traded)
2022 Grand Design Reflection 315RLTS
markandkim is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-06-2015, 10:04 AM   #7
Site Team
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: WI.
Posts: 9,153
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.
Lloyd is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-06-2015, 12:58 PM   #8
Full Time Camper
 
cowboy_71's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: LA
Posts: 953
Ours stays plugged in, but fridge is off and doors propped open slightly...no problems...
__________________
07 Cruiser 30sk

06 F350 KR PS CC SRW

...Wish we were camping...
cowboy_71 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-06-2015, 01:15 PM   #9
Full Time Camper
 
socoguy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: , RI
Posts: 1,164
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.
__________________
Al Laura (Lily & Breeze Portie Girls)
2011 F250 6.7 PS Tuxedo Black 4x4
11 305SKP- TPMS- RideRite air bags
Reese 16K Slider Wet Bolts
socoguy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-06-2015, 03:19 PM   #10
Weekend Camper
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: la
Posts: 88
thanks for the info everyone. Do you'll also leave your slides out?
__________________
New Orleans, La.
04 CT30RL CRUISER
11 Tundra 4.6 w/tow package & Timbren suspension kit
matherne is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-06-2015, 03:24 PM   #11
Full Time Camper
 
socoguy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: , RI
Posts: 1,164
You are in a southern climate but I would still close slides when stored.
__________________
Al Laura (Lily & Breeze Portie Girls)
2011 F250 6.7 PS Tuxedo Black 4x4
11 305SKP- TPMS- RideRite air bags
Reese 16K Slider Wet Bolts
socoguy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-06-2015, 04:12 PM   #12
Full Time Camper
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,508
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.
__________________
Larry Day

Texas Baptist Men-Retiree Builders member since '01
13 Silverado 3500HD D/A, 2wd CCSB srw, custom RKI bed
11 Cruiser CF32MK
https://www.picturetrail.com/dayle1
Dayle1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-06-2015, 04:38 PM   #13
Full Time Camper
 
Loneoak's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Winchester, ON
Posts: 1,177
Normally we do, and this is only because it is easier to get around inside the trailer that way.
__________________

2012 Cruiser Sahara 330SS
2015 F250 Super Duty diesel
Loneoak is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-07-2015, 05:49 AM   #14
Seasonal Camper
 
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NC
Posts: 274
Smile

Quote:
Originally Posted by socoguy View Post
You are in a southern climate but I would still close slides when stored.
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.
stormseeker is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-07-2015, 05:57 AM   #15
Full Time Camper
 
Loneoak's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Winchester, ON
Posts: 1,177
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.
__________________

2012 Cruiser Sahara 330SS
2015 F250 Super Duty diesel
Loneoak is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-07-2015, 06:44 AM   #16
Family Vacation Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: NC
Posts: 234
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!
__________________
Toyota Tundra 2014 CM 5.7L
Sunset Trail 2014 ST270BH
Equalizer 1000/10000
nachtmsk is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-07-2015, 09:30 AM   #17
Full Time Camper
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,508
Quote:
Originally Posted by nachtmsk View Post
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!
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.
__________________
Larry Day

Texas Baptist Men-Retiree Builders member since '01
13 Silverado 3500HD D/A, 2wd CCSB srw, custom RKI bed
11 Cruiser CF32MK
https://www.picturetrail.com/dayle1
Dayle1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-07-2015, 12:01 PM   #18
Site Team
 
mark5w's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: PA
Posts: 5,715
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.
__________________
Mark & Susan
Lehighton, Pennsylvania

EAGLE HT FIFTH WHEEL | 30.5CKTS - '13 Ford F150 SCREW - PullRite Superslide - Roadmaster Active Suspension
Member - "Northeast Adventures RV Rally Group" & "Mason-Dixon Bunch"
mark5w is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-08-2015, 05:14 PM   #19
Full Time Camper
 
Tim D's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: So IL
Posts: 1,811
Plugged in and slide out until dead of winter. I put slide in when I winterize but remains plugged in.
__________________

Tim
13 ST25RB
08 F-250 SC 6.8L XLT 4x4
Tim D is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-08-2015, 07:54 PM   #20
Weekend Camper
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 58
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.
Kenny White is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Crossroads RV or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:20 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
×