Bobq21 Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Hi All, just a quick question, if I pull the house batteries from my fifth wheel for maintenace (cleaning the storage compartment) will it interfere with the operation of the coach?Thanks,Bobq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lartross Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsabouttime Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 It would depend on the nature of your converter. Personally, to be safe and not worry about hot cables, I'd unplug the converter before pulling the batteries. An hour without DC power shouldn't hurt anything and it will be safer. Of course, be sure you know which cable goes to positive and which to negative. Mark one of the connectors if it isn't obvious. Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarome Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 It shouldn't if you are plugged in to shore power. In most cases anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wa_desert_rat Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Your DC circuits would be run by the charger/converter if you pull the house batteries. Depending upon the converter, you may end up with higher voltage that would be good for your electrical devices. I would do as Russ (It's About Time, above) suggested and unplug or trip the breaker on the charger/converter. WDR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Good answers, but be very careful with water as there will still be 12V power in there from the converter. The refrigerator, furnace, water heater and water pump all need 12V in order to operate. When I have done that job, I usually just disconnect all power for the hour or so that it requires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarDreamers.us Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Better safe than to worry! Unplug. Safe Travels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 I'd unplug too, safer and less hassle for a short cleanup project. If you think it may be longer term without the batteries connected figuring out your converter type is a good idea, many newer converters are happy to run your low power 12 volt stuff with no batteries. Running jacks or slides may be iffy with smaller converters that depend on the batteries to supply the high currents needed. Sticking the hot battery lead in a plastic pill bottle and adding a few wraps of electrical tape to keep it inside is a good idea if you want to remove the batteries and run off converter power. An accidental short can lead to big sparks and a fried converter if the converter's internal fuses aren't quick enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KodiakJack Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I had our rig on only the converter for over a week when I rebuilt the basement area and turned the battery tray area into a storage drawer for our small generator. To be safe I taped over the cable end and tied them up out of the way. No problems. Later, J PS Our converter is a Progressive Dynamics 9280. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobq21 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Hey thanks for all the responces, I think I will just unplug as it should not take that long (hope).Thanks again,BobQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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