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Old 10-25-2016, 04:14 PM   #1
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Winterize Batteries

Well, I've winterize the Monty and put it into outside storage. My question is can I leave my two 6 volt Trojan (lead acid) batteries in the trailer for the next 2 months (Leaving for AZ 1st of January).
I live in Mid Michigan so the low temps might be in the 20's. The batteries were fully charged AND I have a 15 watt solar panel connected to the batteries.
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
 
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Old 10-25-2016, 04:26 PM   #2
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You should be fine. Fully charged batteries don't freeze. Before we went full time I always fully charged the batteries, disconnected them from the trailer and they were fine when we were ready to go again.
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I agree, you will be fine.
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Old 10-26-2016, 01:44 AM   #4
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No problem!
I leave my fully charged Trojans in my Golf cart for 6 Months in the Winter cold. As mentioned be sure to disconnect a terminal.With care those Trojans will give you great service!
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I leave our four T-105's in year 'round.
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You will have no problem.
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