My coach is stored in a garage with 50A power, but not at my home.
I turned off the inverters and left what I believe is the battery charger on, pic attached best I could get without removing the guard that is inplace .
My question is should I leave the charger running 24/7 or if it's going to be stored for a few weeks should I turn it off ?
I hit the battery disconnect switch that is above the entry door, just not sure if that turns off house and chassis batteries or one or the other.
Any...
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