Battery Maintenance

[aztrailerguy]

My TT has dual Interstate batteries. There will be times the trailer will not be in use 2-4 Weeks at a time. How should I keep my batteries maintained? Should I keep them at home and trickle charge them all the time when not in use?

[Denlor]

If your unit is parked where you can keep it on power you should be OK. If not as long as nothing in your unit is turned on 2-4 weeks should not be a problem. Good luck and great camping!

[aztrailerguy]

Originally Posted by Denlor

If your unit is parked where you can keep it on power you should be OK. If not as long as nothing in your unit is turned on 2-4 weeks should not be a problem. Good luck and great camping!

No power at the storage facility. I was thinking about disconnecting the batteries so I know for certain they wont get drained.

Thanks for the reply.

[lx22]

I use a battery disconnect switch. When i put it in storage in between camping trips. Here is a picture of what i use. There are quite a few on the market to choose from.
Hope this helps.

[Caveman CBB]

A lot of newer TT have a disconnect switch. If yours doesn't have one it would be a good idea to add one. If you have a older TT with very few parasitic draws you may be able to make it that long between charges. But, a disconnect would go a long way toward making you feel more comfortable.

[Ray,IN]

X3 for a disconnect switch. If your batteries are in good condition they should hold their charge for at least 3-4 months when disconnected.

[Go Dawgs]

3x on the disconnect switch. The one pictured is the one I had on my last vintage Class A.

[aztrailerguy]

Thanks for the thoughts on the disconnect switch. Good Idea.