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RPug · 12-12-2022, 10:22 AM

Hi,
I have a 2021 16RB Caravel with factory solar and Lithium batteries. At present we are living 5 days a week in our trailer in southern CO. The heat is on low so no issues there.

My concern is with the Caravel being plugged in 24/7. Are there any issues I need to be aware of as far as overcharging or battery damage?

Should I unplug the factory solar on the roof or make any other adjustments to our setup with it being on shore power continually?

Thanks for any help you can give.

TravelSolo · 12-12-2022, 04:55 PM

Is your converter LI compatible? If so then no worries.

If your solar charger is setup for LI, then it will top off what a non-compatible converter leaves.

But as long as your batteries have a decent BMS then that will manage charging needs and any temperature constraints.

theoldwizard · 12-12-2022, 07:32 PM

Do you have a converter or an inverter/charger ?

If I was living in a trailer for an extended period (months), I would disconnect my Li batteries completely. As long as they don't freeze, they will stay close to fully charged for months.