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Shore power

Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by Mr Uturn, Jul 13, 2025.

  1. Jul 13, 2025 #1
    Mr Uturn

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    When I plug into shore power at home.
    Can I shut the batteries off? If not why not?
    I usually shut them off so the fridge doesnt kill them. When I am home for a week or so during the summer.
     
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  3. Jul 13, 2025 #2
    Iamoverit

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    If they is no disconnect switch, then install one or remove the battery cables.
     
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  4. Jul 13, 2025 #3
    Brandt

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    Isn’t that purpose of shore power. You plug in at let keep everything going yo leave tired on ? I had company truck that had shore power and it would also charge the batteries at the same time. The claimed it was actually good for the batteries
     
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  5. Jul 14, 2025 #4
    Mr Uturn

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    Perhaps I wasnt clear, my question is.
    WHEN I plug into shore power SHOULD I shut off the batteries using the factory installed battery disconnect switch.
     
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  7. Jul 14, 2025 #5
    Ridgeline

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    no
     
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  8. Jul 30, 2025 #6
    Siinman

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    No, You plug the power in so it keeps everything charged and topped off.
     
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  9. Aug 7, 2025 #7
    KB3MMX

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    If you have the factory inverter option with shore power option then it keeps everything charged.

    If you only have shore power option without a factory inverter there's no charging.
     
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