2021 400- wintering 6v batteries

Gkopan

OK to leave 6v batteries in camper on shore power through WI winter, indoor unheated?

rfuss928

I'd recommend a battery maintainer with a desulfation feature.  This avoids running the converter for months just for a float voltage and provides some battery reconditioning in addition.

Gkopan

Thanks. Do you have a specific recommendation? This means removing from the trailer? Do you need 1 for each battery?

rfuss928

This is a newer version of the unit I use.  It can be connected across both batteries (12 volts) as they are installed.  Just disconnect the trailer from shore power.  All 12 volt devices will be operable in the trailer.
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Gkopan

Thank you

rfuss928

Here is e pretty good article on the chargers and maintainers with 2024 recommendations.
https://www.autoweek.com/gear/g62502846/best-car-battery-chargers-maintainers/?source=nl&utm_source=nl_aut&utm_medium=email&date=101824&utm_campaign=nl37129530&user_email=205276e166dc37baab0028e9baf3bb217ba1a84a8db495e7324c281e4cf82423&GID=205276e166dc37baab0028e9baf3bb217ba1a84a8db495e7324c281e4cf82423&OO=&utm_term=TEST- NEW TEST - Sending List - AM 180D Clicks, NON AM 90D Opens, Both Subbed Last 30D