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Old 01-10-2021, 08:12 PM   #18
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Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
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Originally Posted by Travelin' Texans View Post
When in "store" it does not totally disconnect the batteries! The LP/CO detector along with electric slide motors & a few other items are connected directly to the batteries & the parasitic draws from those items WILL drain the batteries in as little has a couple days. Manually disconnecting the final negative cable or adding a disconnect to that cable WILL stop those draws. Or leave it plugged in, switch in "use" & check the water level in the batteries monthly topping off with distilled water.
I agree with everything you said except slide power. Slides receive their power from the DC fuse panel which is disconnected from the battery when the battery disconnect is open or in the STORE position.



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