Like most GD trailers our 310GK leaks about 1/2 amp of 12V current at all times due to alarms and other devices that are always powered, even when the factory battery “kill” switch is turned off.
When circumstances kept us in cold northern temps until recently I noticed that this “no load” draw increased to as much as 2.1 amps - quadruple the normal draw. It seemed wise to investigate this new current leaking problem when we arrived in Florida rather than in the -16C temps at home.
Well, now we’re in Florida and the current draw has dropped back to 0.6 amps. I pulled each of the 15-amp fuses in the panel anyway, and the only one that made any difference was the fuse labeled for the black tank heater - current draw fell 0.2 amps when that fuse was removed. We’ve never turned on the black tank heater.
Any theories about what might be drawing a lot more power in cold weather, and why? Thanks in advance.
When circumstances kept us in cold northern temps until recently I noticed that this “no load” draw increased to as much as 2.1 amps - quadruple the normal draw. It seemed wise to investigate this new current leaking problem when we arrived in Florida rather than in the -16C temps at home.
Well, now we’re in Florida and the current draw has dropped back to 0.6 amps. I pulled each of the 15-amp fuses in the panel anyway, and the only one that made any difference was the fuse labeled for the black tank heater - current draw fell 0.2 amps when that fuse was removed. We’ve never turned on the black tank heater.
Any theories about what might be drawing a lot more power in cold weather, and why? Thanks in advance.
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