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You have a box (switcher/converter) somewhere in your trailer that 
converts AC to DC to run your DC circuits. This also charges your 
battery. If this box is designed correctly and is working correctly it 
will not damage your batteries because it will act as a maintainer - 
rather than a charger.

The same is true for solar controllers. The panels feed into the 
controller. The controller circuit only charges when it is necessary. If 
all the components are working correctly you should be fine. RV 
electrical systems are designed to be plugged in for long periods of time.

If your batteries do not last as long as they should you should probably 
have the electronics checked out.

Truman

Lucie Hess wrote:
> I've been following the battery discussion for quite
> awhile, and with much interest.
> Maybe I'm dense.. (probably not maybe!.. when it comes
> to this kind of issue).. anyway.. I think I may be
> "overcharging my batteries". 
>
>  Here's my common practice, I have a LQ trailer with
> all the usual amenities.  I leave my trailer plugged
> in  to a regular outlet when I'm not going to a ride. 
> I also keep my battery switch in the on position,
> which means my batteries are getting charged. (Just in
> case the electric goes out/ cord gets unplugged, etc.
>  However, I keep my fridge running on auto, which
> means it flips to propane if the electric goes out.  I
> also run a LP detector.. my propane doesn't work
> without it running, some kind of safety device.
>
> So my question is.. am I running enough electrical
> devices to not overcharge and/or "fry" my batteries?
> I think other folks may want to know about this, so
> perhaps on line answers may be appreciated by the
> others on this group.  Thanks..
>
>  
> Columbia, Missouri
> Region 6
>
>
>
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