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Subject: Re: Starting batteries


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Rich D.
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Date Posted: 12/ 12/ 07, 11:49am
In reply to: Robert Lindamood 's message, "Starting batteries" on 12/ 11/ 07, 3:52pm

Robert,

The battery connect switch should always be "ON" when connected to shore power. This connects the chassis batteries to the house charging system and is the only way to keep them charged while parked. They will otherwise run down in a few days and the life will be drastically reduced. You will note by the LED next to the switch that the batteries are connected when the engine is running too. This way the engine alternator charges the house batteries as well as the chassis batteries.

As an alternative, you can add a Xantrex "Echo-Charger" (about $110.00) which will keep the chassis batteries charged automatically and you won't have to remember to turn the switch on and off. I have one and my '99 is on the second set of chassis batteries and the original set of GEL house batteries which are still going strong.

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