Comments on: Water Your Batteries: RV Battery Maintenance https://rvtailgatelife.com/rv-battery-maintenance/ The best tailgate is an RV tailgate Mon, 16 Mar 2020 19:22:03 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 By: Kimberly https://rvtailgatelife.com/rv-battery-maintenance/#comment-2745 Mon, 16 Mar 2020 19:22:03 +0000 https://rvtailgatelife.com/?p=3720#comment-2745 In reply to Bob.

Bob,

Typically, no, leaving things hooked up won’t hurt anything. In fact, by keeping the power on, you can keep the dehumidifier running and prevent problems.

The biggest issue is the batteries. Typically, you need to check them monthly to see if they need more water. How often do you typically need to add water to your batteries? With very little running and not drawing down the batteries repeatedly, you are likely to be fine. But I would definitely make sure that the batteries are full when you leave them. And be prepared for them to not work when you return.

Another issue could be power surges. Do you have an EMS/surge protector running on your rig? Especially in the summer, you can have problems with electrical supply as everyone is running air conditioners. And storms pose a risk as well.

Kimberly

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By: Bob https://rvtailgatelife.com/rv-battery-maintenance/#comment-2713 Wed, 11 Mar 2020 23:40:45 +0000 https://rvtailgatelife.com/?p=3720#comment-2713 I am leaving my 5th wheel on site in Florida for the summer. Will be leaving a de-humidifier with a continuous drain hose attached draining in a nearby sink. I have 50 amp service. .Would it hurt anything to keep my rig hooked up to the 50 amp service. Like the inverter??

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