Winterizing Interstate Waterpump

[ArcherTC]

Got the macerator, thanks. On a related note, I've been told I should store the house batteries where it is warm. Is this really necessary? I understand it's not the easiest chore to remove them. I have shore power and can keep the batteries charged where the rig is parked outside. Note that I am in MT and sub-zero temps are likely.

[Boxster1971]

Originally Posted by ArcherTC

Got the macerator, thanks. On a related note, I've been told I should store the house batteries where it is warm. Is this really necessary? I understand it's not the easiest chore to remove them. I have shore power and can keep the batteries charged where the rig is parked outside. Note that I am in MT and sub-zero temps are likely.

If you can keep plugged into shore power when parked it should be OK. In my view removing batteries is difficult and not really needed unless you are storing your van and not planning to drive it all winter.

[felixkagi]

Originally Posted by ArcherTC

Got the macerator, thanks. On a related note, I've been told I should store the house batteries where it is warm. Is this really necessary? I understand it's not the easiest chore to remove them. I have shore power and can keep the batteries charged where the rig is parked outside. Note that I am in MT and sub-zero temps are likely.

I had sail boats stored on the hard with AGM batteries which functioned for years and years, leave them in place for a 6 month northern winter, hooked up to a regulated solar panel, never a problem.

Same on AI, solar to house batteries as well as engine battery. Sitting for 6 month last winter (my first one) without any problems. Having to wipe snow and ice off the panels is a bit of an inconvenience, less than lugging batteries out and back in. Shore power is virtually "maintenance free" but we don't all have that luxury where we park the van.