Wet Batteries

Well I learned a couple things today. First, I'll have to disconnect more than the one negative battery cable I did to cut the power. Didn't really think that if the other battery is still hooked up I still have power. I discovered this by just happening to go in the rig after work today and seeing the radio backlight still on. That brings me to the second thing I learned today. I'm sure you've all heard we're in a drought here in California. Well it rained like heck last week and evidently the water runs right off the body of the trailer on to the batteries. Both boxes were completely full of water when I hooked the cable back up to charge the batteries. Anybody else have to deal with this? I guess I'll keep boxes vent holes covered in the winter. Also, do any of you use one of those disconnects for your batteries, or is it okay to just plug it in every couple of weeks? Thanks....Bill   

Battery Charging Question:

The Pod is wired for that to happen, and if the vehicle is wired properly and appropriate fuses are in place it willl charge from your TV.

Originally posted by David and Danette    We keep our camper plugged in all the time their is no problem with the r-pods in doing so. As has been said you will need to drill holes in the bottom of the battery case to let water drain. I think I am right in saying all TV's with a 7 pin connector will charge your camper battery while TV engine is running.

That is normally true, but not always.  Most newer GMC and Chevy tow vehicles have the wiring in place but the wires (brake controller and 12 volt to the TT) have to be connected at the large fuse panel under the hood on the driver's side.  My Chevrolet Avalanche already had the necessary fuses in place, but some do not.  All I needed to do was connect the 2 wires to the threaded studs.

Thanks folks for all the responses. I am, obviously, very new to the R-Pod and appreciate the advice.