Dead Batteries - question

[gypsydad]

Originally Posted by Gsnedike

Does anyone know if the inverter has to be in the on position when on 30 amp service in order to charge the batteries?

As posted, Inverter (when turned on) converts your 12V DC battery power to AC so you can run some small appliances. It's typically used when your not connected to shore power. You don't need to have the Inverter on when hooked up to your shore power; your Converter handles all the electrical needs. That being said, the Inverter also can drain your battery if you run say a coffee pot, blender, hairdryer for lengthy periods of time, so be aware.

[Airkeeper]

You do not want to maintain your battery at full charge. That will cook your batteries.
You want to maintain your battery below full charge during storage. I use a CTEK MXS battery charger and maintainer (From Amazon it is $65-$70). I hook mine up through the 7-point tow circuit when in storage.

[gypsydad]

Originally Posted by Airkeeper

You do not want to maintain your battery at full charge. That will cook your batteries.
You want to maintain your battery below full charge during storage. I use a CTEK MXS battery charger and maintainer (From Amazon it is $65-$70). I hook mine up through the 7-point tow circuit when in storage.

Just to be clear, the 4 stage converters mentioned here, are safe to leave connected...they also "tend/condition" your battery when fully charged. It is the older technology converters that AS was using, causing us all problems.

I still use a mechanical knife disconnect when I am not using, but leave the AS plugged in at home so it is functional. I will engage the knife switch a couple days before taking her on a trip.