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    Posted: 28 Sep 2017 at 2:53pm
Originally posted by henryv

All this tec talk is giving me a headache. Do I disconnect the wire or not?


If you trust where you are parking disconnect it.  If you may have t make a hasty departure leave it hooked up, or plan to stop soon after you leave to connect it.  Either way if you are careful with battery use you will be fine.
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When we dry camp, which is normal for us, in the National Parks we expect a minimum of 3 days out of our deep cycle 12 volt batteries.  Just a few weeks ago, camping at Rocky Mtn. National Park (RMNP) in Colorado, Moraine Campground, elevation 8000 ft. + we used the pods propane furnace quite a bit during the evenings.  Lows were 36 - 39 and we still got 3 days out of each battery (we have 2) and they were purchased in March 2011.  Still going strong.  We take them down to 1/3 S.O.C.before switching to the other battery.  So one night at a parking lot?  If worried, unplug it. 
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Posts: 1447 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Sep 2017 at 9:17pm
You are almost certainly going to be okay overnight.  But whether you unplug or not, be sure the fridge is on propane for the night at least -- if you don't keep it on propane when you're on the move.  I've never unplugged for an overnight stop like that and never had a problem.

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Posts: 2654 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Sep 2017 at 9:34pm
As others have said, I wouldn't worry about it for one night. However, you should know whether your TV disconnects the 12V circuit or not. Ours does, and I've observed it in action.

And again, if you're really worried about it, switch the fridge to propane, and you will rest easy.

Happy camping!
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