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Plugging into a 110 outlet

January 29, 2018, 02:15:40 pm

We are going on a cruise and have the opportunity to plug into a 110 outlet while away but I'm concerned that the batteries will die. Has anyone done this and what do I need to do to keep the batteries safe?  Thanks  Faith

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Reply #1 – January 29, 2018, 02:30:04 pm

Shouldn't be a problem, with maybe a 20 amp breaker, used to leave mine plug in all summer. Might be concerned about the start batteries unless you have a trickle start for them.

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Reply #2 – January 29, 2018, 03:16:52 pm

Bob & faith,
My coach is plugged into 110 all Winter with no problems.  I do have a 20amp breaker on that line, but also run a ceramic heater inside.
I have a Trik-L-start on the engine batteries as well.
Speedbird 1

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Reply #3 – January 29, 2018, 04:43:41 pm

No problem.  But, if your batteries may be low, be sure to use your "power save/power share) setting on 5 amps on your inverter charger.  That will keep the batteries up, but not start out in high-amp bulk mode which could exceed the 15 amp circuit.

Be sure all other loads such as water heater element and block heater are OFF.

Refrigerator plus battery charging will be just fine on 15 amp 120 VAC.

Where are you cruising?

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Reply #4 – January 29, 2018, 07:04:19 pm

Once you get up in the Yukon and some parts of Alaska that's all they have.

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