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Old 10-29-2014, 04:53 PM   #6
oakglen26
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Virginia
Posts: 5
THOR #1245
Possible Cause of Battery Drain

My experience with 2014 Thor Axis batteries may be relevant. A few months after taking delivery of Axis, both Harris 12v batteries were dead and would not hold charge despite occasional charging while Axis was stored - batteries were replaced by me with 2 Interstate 12v batteries.

I have concluded that there is a substantial power drain from the Jensen radio/camera unit, even with the radio off. Once my batteries were replaced, within a day or so, the new batteries were down to 3/4 charge with no other current draws (except LPG detector). However, once the radio fuze was removed, te batteries have held charge just fine. If I am 'dry camping', I plan to disconnect the radio from power to maximize battery power.

My understanding is that the only time you want to put the Use/Store switch to the Store position is during RV storage. This switch disconnects ALL power to the RV, and will also prevent RV batteries from charging via shore (external AC) power. My practice is to occasionally recharge the RV batteries during storage (turning Store switch to Use, and hooking up shore power for a day or so, then returning Store switch to Store).
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