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Originally Posted by mike95776
Good question....The Batteries are lead acid....
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Lead acid batteries, if left connected to any charging source (solar, converter/charger or free standing charger) should be checked for electrolyte level frequently. If you don't, you may damage them if the electrolyte level falls below the top of the plates.
Any battery, Lithium or Lead Acid, if left connected to the RV system and not connected to a charger, will discharge to "0 volts" in as little as 4 or 5 days. When that happens, battery damage to L/A batteries can/will occur. Plus, once the L/A battery is discharged, it will freeze and potentially crack the case or deform the plates rendering the battery inoperable.
It doesn't matter which "charging source is used", L/A batteries on a charger require frequent checks through the storage.
Lithium and L/A batteries will discharge if left connected without charging.
So, in storage, expect to do frequent checks to the batteries or disconnect them from the RV systems. If it's going to be "prolonged storage" (winter storage, etc) I'd recommend removing them from the RV and putting them somewhere that is easier to access for those frequent checks.