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quote:Originally posted by jfaberna
So if I was a good little boy and turned off everything in the RV at their own switch then I'd have the same drain with or without the Battery Disconnected??
Also if I left the 5W this way, how long would 1 battery last? I'm looking to keep it reasonably charged so it reducing my getting ready to leave time. I don't have access to shore power where I store it.
Would a solar trickle charger be a good solution to this?
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There are certain things in the RV that do not have their own switch, the fridge control board uses some power, the propane detector uses some power as does your bedroom TV even when we are not using them. The only way to eliminate drain from the "living area" of the RV is to use the cutoff switch.
If my RV was going to be sitting not plugged in for several months I would remove the battery and maintain it at home, just take it back and reinstall a fully charged battery when preparing to leave.
I have never used a solar charger but some have, how well they work I cannot say.