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Trickle charge house batteries
I’ve done my research and searches and I can’t find any info on keeping house batteries charged while in storage, with no access to shore power.
Just purchased 2 new Duracell 6V (kudos to Batteries Plus for installing them and the outstanding service!) and I want to make sure to take good care of them! My thoughts are a trickle charger/maintainer, but no capability to plug in?
It will be stored for 4-6 months.
Any assistance is much appreciated!!
2008 27' Mid Bath
Re: Trickle charge house batteries
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Just purchased 2 new Duracell 6V (kudos to Batteries Plus for installing them and the outstanding service!) and I want to make sure to take good care of them! My thoughts are a trickle charger/maintainer, but no capability to plug in?
It will be stored for 4-6 months.
Any assistance is much appreciated!!

Make sure to check the water level, if not sealed, and then fully charge them. Disconnect the positive battery cable.
Hope for the best. They should be fine.

If stored outside and you have solar, this should keep them fully charged.
If you ever replace the batteries again, lithium batteries tolerate long-term storage better.

Larry

Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Trickle charge house batteries
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Thank you, Larry!
2008 27' Mid Bath