SunJuniper Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 well im going back to a brick and mortar home as my Alzheimers parent is getting worse quick and isnt safe by himself... :-( *I* will be taking care of him 24/7 until the day arrives. he seems so lost right now it hard to watch but im NOT gonna just put him in a nursing home and leave him there. and he doesnt have $$ for assisted living (besides the 3-4 year wait to get in) the house were renting doesnt have the room for the 5er or the Volvo.. *I* wish it did... do i need to disconnect the battery cables from each and every battery before i leave it? or just the main leads that leave the batteries and the ECM wiring (and my inverter/charger wiring) seems around here , they dont offer storage with power that i can find yet. im all ears.... Fulltimer Class of 2007 1998 Volvo VNL64T610 Detroit Series 60 12.7 470HP/1650TQ Eaton 18spd 228"WB Tandem2006 40' ToyHauler 3 slides and a 14' Toybox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Just pull the ground wire off from the battery bank to the frame. Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis M Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Like Mark said, just pull the ground. If it is outside you could put on a solar powered Battery Tender When I was storing over a winter I brought all four batteries home and rotated two Battery Tenders between them. Dennis & NancyTucson, AZ in winter, on the road in summer.1999 Volvo 610 "Bud" 425 HP Volvo, Super 10 spd.2005 Mountain Aire 35 BLKS2013 smart fortwo CityFlame riding on Bud(Replaced '05 smart first loaded in '06 and '11 smart that gave it's life to save me!)Our Travel Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDirectionHome Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Sorry for the news lou10. As Mark&Dale said the ground will prevent drain, but you also should consider a charger/maintainer if you have power to prevent freezing or sulfating the batteries. Might wanna pull them out and take them with you to do that if you're gonna be stationary for a long time. "There are No Experts, Do the Math!" 2014 Freightliner Cascadia DD16 600hp 1850ft-lb 18spd 3.31 260"wb SpaceCraft S-470 SKP #131740 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Make sure the cable supplying the negative to the ecm is removed from the posts as well. It is not grounded through the frame on my truck. Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve from SoCal Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Lou, Very sorry to hear this; is your dad a vet that served anytime during a period of war? There is a VA program called aid and attendance, http://www.canhr.org/factsheets/misc_fs/html/fs_aid_&_attendance.htm I was the primary care giver for my mother who had dementia it is all consuming, you are going to need help! Let me know if I can be of any assistance. Steve 2005 Peterbilt 387-112 Baby Cat 9 speed U-shift 1996/2016 remod Teton Royal Atlanta 1996 Kentucky 48 single drop stacker garage project Pulls like a train, sounds like a plane....faster than a Cheetah sniffin cocaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunJuniper Posted August 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 thanks everyone for the information. this is a big step for me and the wife, Wife is a Nurse with 23 years experience (she will continue to work) as i will be staying home with dad. it was suggested that i also make time for myself while taking care of dad. nobody so far seems to offer power. if they did , id just plug up the charger/inverter in the truck... Steve: dad served in the 50's and never did war time and has Never used veteran services EVER. feel free to send me a PM or a email. Dennis: yes everything here is outside for rv storage. thanks for the link to the solar charger. (Mr Seas) also suggested the solar charger route which i think will be my best bet. my brain is overwelmed. never thought id have to be putting my baby in storage, let alone my 5er. Ronbo: thanks for the reminder about the grounds on the ECM. Fulltimer Class of 2007 1998 Volvo VNL64T610 Detroit Series 60 12.7 470HP/1650TQ Eaton 18spd 228"WB Tandem2006 40' ToyHauler 3 slides and a 14' Toybox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunJuniper Posted August 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 How much abuse can deep cycle batteries take in my 5er? if i leave them disconnected without a trickle charger on them, how soon will i be replacing them ?? Fulltimer Class of 2007 1998 Volvo VNL64T610 Detroit Series 60 12.7 470HP/1650TQ Eaton 18spd 228"WB Tandem2006 40' ToyHauler 3 slides and a 14' Toybox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 How much abuse can deep cycle batteries take in my 5er? if i leave them disconnected without a trickle charger on them, how soon will i be replacing them ?? I would look at the solar route for your fifth wheel as well as the truck. Good luck, that is a lot you are doing. My wife and I went through it with my mom and now with my wife's aunt. John Southern Nevada 2008 Volvo 780, D13, I-Shift 2017 Keystone Fuzion 420 Toyhauler 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3-RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garlic Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 I suggest you check with the VA about his qualification. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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