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I will store my motorhome this winter. What is the best way to treat the batteries? This will be my new motorhome's first winter. Should I leave the batteries in the coach and keep the rig plugged in or should I take them out and store them? How about the engine battery? Some people take them out, some people leave them in. Which is best? If I take them out should they be charged once in a while? -- Gil Rousseau Gil, It is always recommended to completely remove all the batteries during a harsh winter. Fully charge them before storing them in a clean, dry location in a warmer shed or garage. Avoiding freezing temperatures will eliminate the fear of the water freezing in the electrolyte since a fully charged battery has less water and more sulfuric acid content than a discharged battery. There is probably no need to apply a charge during the actual storage period, but fully charge them just prior to re-installing them in the spring. It is only advisable to leave the RV plugged in during the storage period if the coach is equipped with one of the newer, computer-controlled battery chargers. Otherwise, there is a great risk of overcharging the batteries. Gary Bunzer, The RV Doctor, is a well known RV author and the host of RV Roadtrips, the DIY Network cable television show. He is one of the RV industry's most sought after speakers and the host of the popular DVD titled Do It Yourself RV Care. Top of Page Get your FREE RV Travel Newsletter every week - sign up now.
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