Anyone else going through batteries

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  1. Oct 18, 2015 #31
    Skate-Board

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    How do you run the engine heater? Does it run all night?
     
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  3. Oct 18, 2015 #32
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    No its off a timer it only need to run 60 minutes or so. More when it's really cold. I also close up the winter front, put a windshield screen on and close the middle curtain. Anything to lower the power draw.
     
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    take it no APU? Maybe look into one to keep batteries charged. May be cheaper in the long run.
     
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  5. Oct 18, 2015 #34
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    Doesn't answer my question? How do you power the block heater?
     
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  7. Oct 18, 2015 #35
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    I do have an APU
     
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    geez I would try a different store and def different batteries
     
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    At $29.95 per battery and a new set every year, I'll keep doing this! Keep in mind, I'm not complaining. Just curious if anyone else goes through batteries like I do with a HEAVY hotel load all the time.
     
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    Does you truck have a battery cut off switch?
     
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  11. Oct 18, 2015 #39
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    No. I'm not asking for help with a problem.
     
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  12. Oct 18, 2015 #40
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    Oh thought you were trying to figure out how to not be going through them....drove 13 out of 14 days/night taking a toll...lol
     
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