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Originally Posted by deanrd
I have a 2008 Montana 3585SA that I'm finally taking to Florida this winter from NH. I'll be leaving in mid January. I might have to stop overnight at a rest area, Cracker Barrel or Walmart. Most of my floor vents are clear so running the furnace isn't a problem with slides in. I just wonder how long the battery will last. With spring or fall camping at our seasonal site we often get temps in 20-30 degree range. I can keep the trailer at 67 degrees, but the furnace will run for 10 min and shutoff for 10 all night. Will the blower kill the battery in short order? Will it run it down so much you cant fully recharge it the next day? I was going to run a test and you can see how I failed with that  I'd just like to get 5-6 hours of nap time if needed.
Thanx - Dean |
Dean,
If your rig has a single battery I recommend adding a second. If you are running a single battery, keep your temp set down about 50 deg. I have 4 golf cart 6 volt batteries and keep my thermostat set around 55 at night and then turn it up after we get up.