CATALINA 34 IN SAN DIEGO

[87Catalina34]

Hello. When leaving your boat for two weeks or more, do most people turn off their icebox? Or let it run ?

[SVNeko]

For up to a month or so, I'll let it run if I have something to keep cold. I've let it run longer in the past. They seem to break down when not run.

[87Catalina34]

Ok thanks. I have a fear now of my dock circuit breaker getting shut off again for some unknown reason and killing my battery. Any thoughts?

[ElGatoGordo]

My experience is it's always better to let 'em run. At least in RVs. I've not had a boat one but the principle is the same. If you do turn it off, block the door open...don't ask why I know.

[ElGatoGordo]

Originally Posted by 87Catalina34

Ok thanks. I have a fear now of my dock circuit breaker getting shut off again for some unknown reason and killing my battery. Any thoughts?

Ask a friend to check?

[SkiprJohn]

Can't answer that one but welcome aboard the forum anyway.

When I leave my boat I turn off the power except to the bilge pump.

kind regards,

[jackdale]

Clean out the perishables, open the top, wipe it down and turn it off.

Who knows when the circuit breaker trips, or the cord disconnects.

[87Catalina34]

Thank you all for the advice. I will start turning the icebox off when I leave. I also figured the compressor fan was helping dry things out in the cabin by circulating the warm air.