Battery ?

I am planning or replacing the battery on my used RP172 with a new one. This one is pretty much toast. It's about to split on the side.

Question for you all. When I am not using my Rpod should I keep it plugged into my house in order to keep the battery topped off? Or should I buy a separate charger for the battery and not have the Pod charged via my home electric?

Warm Regards
Alan Bell

+1 on Furpod's comments. Another option is a cheap trickle charger and light extension cord back to the house. The advantage is only economic in that you're saving the expensive OEM cord from exposure and the onboard converter from continual use. All electronics have some life expectancy, accelerated by heat.

A second option is to completely disconnect the battery and recharge it every 1-2 months with the onboard converter. Some economic advantage here, but also some hassle.

Of course there is always the solar option, but $$.

Thanks

Hopefully I will be using the Rpod at least once a month. I may just go for the trickle charger to avoid having the onboard electronics doing work 24/7.

Thanks for your opinions. So far really loving the Rpod (slept in it with my 6 year old last night (first night we have had it).

I put in a Wireless Rearview Camera yesterday.

Hooked it up to the running lights spoiler. Seems to work well. Glad I did that cause the caulking around the spoiler was very warn and had many gaps. Also the screws were rusted in places so I am glad I replaced and sealed those. No obvious damage to the inside of the trailer. Thankfully.

Alan

I would modify the charge schedule slightly if you don't stay plugged in, to overnight every 30 days, plus before and after each trip.