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11-17-2021, 11:05 AM
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Plug In Or Not
Is it best to plug in during storage, or not?
2019 Tiffin Phaeton 37 BH
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11-17-2021, 11:17 AM
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Yes, if you have a smart charger or inverter charger AND it has been properly programmed.
If high amp charger and you are on 15 amp circuit, use the "power share/power save" feature to select 5 amps. That is 5 amps of 120 VAC, so well more than you will need to charge your batteries.
Be sure your chassis batteries have some means of staying charged as well. Some are wired to do that from the factory, some require aftermarket devices (several good ones available).
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11-17-2021, 11:22 AM
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Depends.
Our rig is parked at home. I do not keep shore power on constantly. Mainly because the built in older converter/charger isn't very efficient and makes for the requirement of more battery maintenance. Also, I'm cheap and keeping things energized 24/7 would raise the monthly electricity bill. What works perfectly for us is the use of a timer that turns power on once a week.
But, staying hooked up might work better for you if you have a good charging system. This especially if your rig is stored at a storage facility that has, and doesn't charge extra, for power. You'd also want to stay plugged in if your goal is to keep the refrigerator cold.
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11-17-2021, 11:23 AM
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I would plug in, turn off hot water heater & keep watch on battery water levels.
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2002 Monaco Executive 500 ISM
2004 GMC 2500HD 4X4
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11-17-2021, 11:25 AM
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Monaco Owners Club
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We keep our coach plugged into a 30A circuit when we're home. I have to remember to check the battery levels about once a month as I still have the old type charger that will boil the water out over time!
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11-17-2021, 12:53 PM
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For long winter down time I leave mine cold, dark and quiet with two solar panels on the roof keeping the battery banks happy. If I didn't have the panels I would plug in.
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11-17-2021, 01:02 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
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Location: Utah
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Depends.
If you have a standard converter then I wouldn't leave it plugged in as it will overcharge (cook) you batteries. When I had our first several RV's I would plug in intermittently to top off the batteries but wouldn't leave it plugged in all the time. Friends did and they were constantly replacing batteries about every other year at least.
If you have an inverter/charger then you are safe to leave plugged in if programmed properly as most come equipped with a three stage charger with float, absorption and bulk charging rates.
I think most of the new mid to upper level RV's are now coming with inverter/charger setups but check your specific RV to be sure.
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11-17-2021, 03:45 PM
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"Formerly Diplomat Don"
Newmar Owners Club
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Location: Moorpark, Ca.
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Your 2019 Phaeton should have a good quality inverter/charger and can be left on to maintain batteries and power the coach. Over the last 17 years, we left our three different DP's plugged in 24/7/365. That includes leaving the residential refer running.
The only caveat.....if you have lead acid batteries, you need to check them once a month. If you have AGM or lithium, you're really maintenance free.
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2019 Newmar Dutch Star 4018 (Freightliner)
2019 Ford Raptor
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11-17-2021, 07:03 PM
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We have owned our current coach for nine years.
When at home, it has been plugged in to a standard 110 volt outlet 24/7, for nine years.
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11-17-2021, 07:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
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On our ‘95 Bounder, we have it plugged into a timer, about 4 1/2 hrs a day. Parked inside.
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