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Old 07-03-2018, 07:28 AM   #30
flybouy
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Originally Posted by DOWva View Post
I left my 5ver at the dealership for repair went back 4 weeks later to pick it up and the battery was dead. I had a brand new battery in the rv. The dealer told me unless I turn the disconnect to the off position the battery would last only a couple weeks. However I do keep it plugged in when at home in the backyard so I never have a dead battery problem
Keeping it plugged in means constant battery charging. Keep an eye on the electrolyte as it can boil out over time. Use only distilled water to fill. Even a "maintenance free" battery typically has a removable plate to check and refill the cells.
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