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02-20-2016, 04:15 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2015
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Stupid Question...Battery and Towing
I know this is probably a stupid question. ...yes there are stupid questions...I've asked my fair share.
Ive got my battery in my dining room on a trickle charger (DW loves that btw).
Headed out in a cpl weeks and wanted to pull her out of storage for some maintenance at home then return her to storage. Prefer to not have to put battery in then out...will get pretty cold over next two weeks.
Ok to tow without the battery? Tail and brake lights work with no battery?
Will need battery in to move slides right?
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02-20-2016, 04:32 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: on the road
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Yes , you need 12 colt for the slide motor. Also, for the disconnect braking system. If the battery has a good charge, it should not freeze if you leave it in the trailer.
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02-20-2016, 05:51 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arroyo City
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M.O.C. #13395
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If your charging system on you tv is working, it should keep your battery charged
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02-20-2016, 06:00 AM
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Site Team
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Location: Wilsey
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Just make sure it's got a full charge before you put it back in storage.
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02-20-2016, 07:03 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
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I agree. As long as your battery is fully charged before it goes back in to storage you won't have a problem so I would leave it installed.
Heck, up here in the real cold of the north some people just leave their batteries in their rigs year round. I wouldn't do that but many do just by disconnecting a terminal or using the battery cut off switch.
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02-20-2016, 07:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Chilliwack
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M.O.C. #12935
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Chris:
I know what my DW would say if I ever tried to charge a batter anywhere in the house, fortunately I have other places to care for my batteries.
It is OK to tow without the battery, however should something happen and you dropped your unit on the road the emergency breaking system would not work. Your tail and signal lights are not affected by the battery in the RV.
You must have a battery installed to operate the slides or leveling system.
I would take the battery with me, install it and while the unit is at your home plug it in, the converter will not only assist with the operation of the slides it will also keep the battery charged. Before returning it to storage just disconnect the ground wire on the battery as there is some (minimal) drain on the battery even when the battery disconnect is off. If the battery is in good condition and fully charged there should be no problem with leaving it in cold temperatures for a couple of weeks.
Spring is coming.....
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02-20-2016, 10:20 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
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M.O.C. #12156
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Emergency brake disconnect
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