When plugging in, we need to disconnect the RV battery, in daily life, RV has gradually become popular, and for the RV, the most important thing is its battery. For how to maintain the RV trolley has gradually become the main problem of RV owners, many owners are eager to know when plugged in, why do we need to disconnect the RV battery, the following will be answered for you.
Why do we disconnect the RV battery when plugged in?
1. We need to disconnect the RV battery when plugged in when the RV battery is at full charge (i.e., fully charged). This is to avoid overcharging the battery, which can reduce the lifespan of the battery (if the caravan is plugged in for a long period of time, even disconnecting the RV battery may result in overcharging the battery).
2. We also need to disconnect the RV battery when it is plugged in when the RV battery is in a state of deficit. Many RV owners may wonder: if the RV battery is disconnected, how should it be charged? In fact, when the connected power supply can meet all the power needs of the RV, then even if the RV battery is disconnected, the extra battery remaining in the power supply can still spontaneously charge the RV battery (the caravan battery in standby mode for a long time may also lose part of the power).
How to disconnect the RV battery?
The RV battery is the most important part of an RV, so how to disconnect the RV battery is also especially important. In order for the owner to easily disconnect the caravan battery, the caravanning company will usually set the caravan battery as a knob, the owner only needs to gently turn the knob to turn off the caravan battery (the operation of opening the caravan battery is similar). Due to the convenience of the switch, RV companies usually set the RV battery switch near the battery, in a compartment, or in a nearby maintenance bin (it is recommended to ask where the battery switch is located when purchasing the RV to facilitate later use).
Is it harmful to keep the RV plugged in?
No, it is not. The RV industry is developing rapidly nowadays, in order to ensure the normal operation of the RV and the maintenance of the RV battery, many RV companies will build in a built-in converter with a floating mode in their RVs. Through the built-in converter, we can avoid the loss of the RV battery due to the RV being plugged in for a long period of time, so as to prolong the RV battery’s lifespan (you can browse the related manuals for the specific operation). If the owner buys the caravan for a longer period of time, the caravan style is older, and the caravan does not contain a built-in converter, the owner does not need to worry about it, and can use the solar charge controller instead.
Advantages and disadvantages of disconnecting the RV battery after plugging in.
1. Advantage: it will reduce unnecessary battery loss and it will have a longer life compared to a regular running battery. Sometimes in the process of plugging in, if the caravan battery is not disconnected, the caravan inside the microwave oven, refrigerator and other car appliances may partially consume the power stored inside the caravan battery, disconnecting the caravan battery can avoid this kind of situation, and play a preventive role in the protection of the caravan battery.
2. Disadvantages: Some facilities with auxiliary functions in the car may lose their functions for a short time, and cutting off the RV battery at the same time will reduce the emotional value of the owner and will also cause unnecessary labor consumption. And in today’s smart popularity, many RVs have built-in precautions to protect the RV battery, which will result in a less significant protective effect of disconnecting the RV battery after plugging in.
Summarize
For a longer battery lifespan, even with some preventive or remedial measures, it is best to disconnect the RV battery when plugged in.
