Battery Woes with Vista 35F

[Dallasrules]

Originally Posted by creativepart

Sorry to have to correct you... but it's not "automatic" in every situation. There are switches that turn things off and on. And there are specific steps and instructions for putting your RV in storage.

Have you read the battery, charging and storage sections of the very complete Operator's Manual?

One thing - we don't find a VistaLX for the 2019 Model Year. In 2018 they made Vista LX motorhomes and in 2019 they changed the name to Adventurer. Are you sure you have a 2019? What does the yellow placard on the wall next to your Driver's seat say for model year??

Here are two excerpts from your Operator's Manual - well, the 2018 Vista LX. You may not mean what you posted about "everything" being automatic and this may be redundant, but we only have what you posted to go on.

Does anyone know why it says - we do not recommend leaving plugged in to shore power during storage?
My motorhome sits in my driveway plugged in. This was always the way we kept our 5th wheel, but this is my first motorhome. So just wondering why.

[wahoonc]

Originally Posted by Dallasrules

Does anyone know why it says - we do not recommend leaving plugged in to shore power during storage?
My motorhome sits in my driveway plugged in. This was always the way we kept our 5th wheel, but this is my first motorhome. So just wondering why.

It may depend on which charger mechanism you have. Some won't go into float as quickly as others which can lead to the fluid depletion in the batteries. FWIW I have almost always kept my RVs plugged up when stored. I have plenty of room at my house so it was a convenience, not to mention they could be used as spare bedrooms and overflow housing during the holidays.

Aaron