Winterizing???

[davidfrafaly]

What is the consensus on leaving electricity hooked up all winter?
We have drained, anitifreezed, and covered for the winter. Do most people keep their unit connected or not? Pros and cons? Thanks for opinions and comments.

 

[Kenneth Deiss]

Disconnect remove battery bring indoors connect charger like once a month.Theie is no good reason to keep connected This is wahat I have done for over 30 years

 

[Irlpguy]

I installed a separate 30amp plug and breaker for the Monty, it is plugged in all the time. The converter properly maintains my batteries and when I want to put a slide out/in or have some lighting or heat in the unit I don't have to do any more than open the door and turn the lights on.

The power used is not significant enough to offset the convenience.

 

[The Weekenders]

Mine stays plugged in all winter in the front yard. I had a 30 amp box put in 5 years ago and check the battery every so often to make sure it is full.

 

[BB_TX]

Mine stays in covered storage and plugged into a 15 amp circuit all winter and any other time not in use. Typically add a little water to battery spring and fall.

 

[TLightning]

quote:Originally posted by Irlpguy

I installed a separate 30amp plug and breaker for the Monty, it is plugged in all the time. The converter properly maintains my batteries and when I want to put a slide out/in or have some lighting or heat in the unit I don't have to do any more than open the door and turn the lights on.

The power used is not significant enough to offset the convenience.

I do the same thing...why disconnect it?

 

[bethandkevin]

Not winterized yet, but Hannah stays "connected" all winter.

 

[7.3Ford]

I blow the water lines out and drain the water heater after every trip. Only take 5-10 minute more on the unpack when we get home. After last trip I added RV Antifreeze to the traps and toilet. Will be going out again January 16, 2014.

I don't plug in, but have solar panels which keep the batteries changed. I check water level every other month on the batteries, and run the slides in and out at least once or twice a month to keep everything lubricated.

 

[Drifty1]

I leave ours hooked up all winter. I also have an Eden Pure heater in there set on low and it keeps the trailer about 59 deg all the time. Since it is so wet around here all winter we keep a dehumidifier running and it removes about 2 gals of water in about 6 days. I figure it is cheap to keep it dry and a little warm.

 

[DQDick]

Before we went full timing we installed a 50amp hookup and left it plugged in all winter. In addition to what was mentioned above it also served as a guest room on a couple of occasions and the 50amp connection helped move the house when we wanted to sell to a couple with a large class A.

 

[NCFischers]

Mine stays plugged in in the barn and an electric space heater is on set on low. It makes a big difference keeping the dampness out of the rig.

 

[DevilDog-TC]

20 years RVing. All plugged in.

 

[harpoon-KEY]

I bring the battery in and cover up. No need for power during winter. Same routine with all 3 of my campers. If you're going to use a cover, you can't keep the slides open anyways.

 

[jhudson]

quote:Originally posted by sambam

I bring the battery in and cover up. No need for power during winter. Same routine with all 3 of my campers. If you're going to use a cover, you can't keep the slides open anyways.

X2, Cover up and remove battery. No need to keep it powered. I do once a month charge the battery. I have done this on all my campers over the years.