Batteries

[hutch]

When the RV is plugged in to shore power doesn't that keep the house batteries charged? What about the chassis battery?

 

[Holdmybeer]

Ordinarily in newer RV's '05-'10 and later shore power will keep both charged. Prior to ~'05 probably not. If you have a switch that enables you to jump start the engine from the house battery you're most likely all good.

 

[hutch]

Ordinarily in newer RV's '05-'10 and later shore power will keep both charged. Prior to ~'05 probably not. If you have a switch that enables you to jump start the engine from the house battery you're most likely all good.

2017 Thor Windsport in WNY. I've had it plugged in all winter. Tried to start it got half a turn over. Not enough to start the generator either or try emergency start. I believe the batteries are probably original so they are due to be replaced just wanted to make sure shore power should keep them charged.