Just returned to the upper Midwest after picking up our new Bobcat six weeks ago and camping our way down the California coast and through the SW. Love it! Now that we returned home in time for winter I have some questions about storage. I intend to store the camper off the truck in my unheated pole barn where it will be protected from wind and snow but not the cold. Is there any reason to consider storing it extended (popped up)? I should not have to do anything with it when the temps are in the single digits but I don't want to unintentionally damage the vinyl sides.
Also, since the solar panel will not be exposed to the sun, it will not be keeping the battery charged. I had the 110 Volt System with converter installed as an option so is the simplest solution to plug in to shore power and let that keep the battery charged? I haven't even tried the 110 system yet but I'm assuming its just a matter of plugging a heavy duty cord to the external socket. I have lots to learn re: the Bobcat's electrical system. Any advice?
Thanks,
tmcd
Also, since the solar panel will not be exposed to the sun, it will not be keeping the battery charged. I had the 110 Volt System with converter installed as an option so is the simplest solution to plug in to shore power and let that keep the battery charged? I haven't even tried the 110 system yet but I'm assuming its just a matter of plugging a heavy duty cord to the external socket. I have lots to learn re: the Bobcat's electrical system. Any advice?
Thanks,
tmcd