Solar power???

[Gubs]

While in storage with everything unplugged my batteries drain to nothing over a couple of weeks. My question is if I leave the solar power on will it charge my batteries and keep them charged over a period of time.

When we purchased the unit I was told to disconnect both the primary power and the inverter power while not in use, but now my batteries drain to nothing. Not good!!!!

[twindman]

disconnect the battery cable to make sure everything is off. My rig is fine for 4-7 months in storage and enough juice left to raise jacks and put out slides.

[mgmillsa]

Originally Posted by Gubs

When we purchased the unit I was told to disconnect both the primary power and the inverter power while not in use, but now my batteries drain to nothing. Not good!!!!

I don't believe there is any technical reason you shouldn't leave your panel/charger turned on. I'm assuming you have separate switch like I do for main power and solar, so you can leave main power off. Lithium batteries do not have the low cycle rates that other battery chemistries have. My '23 311RD has a resting load of about .3A, with main power and solar off, so I added a new switch on the negative battery terminal and just disconnect completely while I'm in storage since I'm in a covered spot and the solar is minimal. Of course if you do this, make sure to size the switch and cable correctly. I just copied the existing cable from the battery which was 1/0.

[mgmillsa]

Sorry, assumed Lithium batteries. Lead acid can also handle constant charging. I still think disconnecting is first choice.

[Foldbak]

With LA batteries you want to disconnect the negative cables and shut off the battery disconnect.