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09-15-2018, 02:41 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Tennessee
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THOR #7227
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Thoughts on being plugged into shore power over the winter
I am fortunate to have access to shore power while at home. Is their a downside to being plugged in all the time?
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09-15-2018, 03:00 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,122
THOR #7035
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Only if your converter doesn't properly go into float mode when your batteries are charged.
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2016 ACE 27.1
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09-15-2018, 03:10 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 31S
State: Texas
Posts: 4,157
THOR #6411
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Ours it plugged in to a 50 amp pedestal any time we are home with A/C on during the summer. The factory installed Harris and Motorcraft batteries are still holding up well.
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2016 Hurricane 31S
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09-15-2018, 03:33 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Washington
Posts: 1,112
THOR #6433
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We had ours plugged in all winter last year with no problems and it’s plugged in anytime during the summer
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09-15-2018, 04:44 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 22FE
State: Washington
Posts: 270
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Ditto, what Tfryman said.
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09-15-2018, 06:29 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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The only downside will be when your relatives discover that you've got the coolest guest bedroom possible...
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09-15-2018, 07:18 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Arkansas
Posts: 515
THOR #11266
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We keep our's in a garage plugged-in to shore power at all times. Summer time we keep AC set about 78 to keep it relatively cool and reduce humidity. Winter heat is set to 50 to keep everything nice and toasty above freezing. We use our rig 12 months on short trips at least.
Fridge is always ready. Temp is always where we can get to comfortable quickly. No need to winterize. Always ready to head out. In more extreme climates this may not be a good option, but it works here.
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09-15-2018, 07:31 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Georgia
Posts: 2,585
THOR #4735
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your house is plugged in all the time, right?
have fun! : )
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09-15-2018, 08:05 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 29.2
State: New Jersey
Posts: 1
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Mine is plugged in constantly
I have mine plugged in all the time but also have one of those surge protectors inline since I may be away from home when storms are present or there are power outages. It seems to be good.
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09-15-2018, 08:07 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Arkansas
Posts: 515
THOR #11266
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TurnerFam
your house is plugged in all the time, right?
have fun! : )
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Ours is plugged in all the time. Just like if we were full-timers.
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09-15-2018, 08:55 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 29.3
State: Alaska
Posts: 28
THOR #6077
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Unlike most of you, I live in Alaska for seven months --summer-- in Alaska and our motorhome sits in Atlanta, Georgia for that period. This means I "summerize" the motorhome before I leave. We leave it plugged in to shore power all the time. This keeps the refrigerators running and I set the A/C to 85°F to fend off humidity inside. When we return in late October, the rig is set to head off on our winter rambles with little to do. Plug it in!!
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09-15-2018, 09:50 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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If I may ask...
Why Atlanta?
Wouldn't it be more convenient to have it near Seattle; or some other great spot in the Great Northwest?
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09-15-2018, 10:13 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Tennessee
Posts: 297
THOR #7227
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Thanks for the helpful replies. I thought it would be a good idea but had some concern about it somehow weakening the coach battery.
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09-15-2018, 10:15 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Batteries always like a drink of fresh juice...
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09-16-2018, 01:47 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 29.3
State: Alaska
Posts: 28
THOR #6077
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We've owned a house in Atlanta for 40 years! It's now basically a parking place for our motorhome for the 7 months we're in Alaska. Since we travel in the winter, things are easier to deal with in the southern tier of states, although we got snowed-in in Georgia last December! We've got 60 night's reservations for Florida as I need some warm sand between my toes in winter.
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09-16-2018, 01:47 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 29.3
State: Alaska
Posts: 28
THOR #6077
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Most of the batteries that come standard are pretty weak from the factory!
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09-16-2018, 02:17 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Tennessee
Posts: 297
THOR #7227
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Yes I just replaced the battery and I want to make it last and stay healthy, ergo my question.
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09-23-2018, 12:54 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau Super C 35SF
State: Kansas
Posts: 21
THOR #11472
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fish and Dear
We keep our's in a garage plugged-in to shore power at all times. Summer time we keep AC set about 78 to keep it relatively cool and reduce humidity. Winter heat is set to 50 to keep everything nice and toasty above freezing. We use our rig 12 months on short trips at least.
Fridge is always ready. Temp is always where we can get to comfortable quickly. No need to winterize. Always ready to head out. In more extreme climates this may not be a good option, but it works here.
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Hmmmm .... I had started a reply/follow-up question and it just disappeared, so if it shows up someplace else ....
Anyway, we have a 50amp plug-in installed on the end of our home so we can stay plugged in when we're home. We've kept the AC going this summer.
We'd like to keep the rig ready to take off on trips during the winter.
My question: when you run the furnace during the winter, are you running it on propane?
Kim
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09-23-2018, 12:58 AM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,122
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KCKim
Hmmmm .... I had started a reply/follow-up question and it just disappeared, so if it shows up someplace else ....
Anyway, we have a 50amp plug-in installed on the end of our home so we can stay plugged in when we're home. We've kept the AC going this summer.
We'd like to keep the rig ready to take off on trips during the winter.
My question: when you run the furnace during the winter, are you running it on propane?
Kim
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Yes.
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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09-23-2018, 01:18 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Gemini 24TX (Formerly)
State: California
Posts: 1,459
THOR #5821
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Ours is plugged in all the time, while is storage and when we are out. Only time its unplugged, is while we are underway. Its better for the batteries to be kept charged, as long as your converter, inverter, goes to float mode when they are fully charged. All that I know of, do just that.
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