Comments on: Dead RV Batteries! http://blog.rv.net/2009/04/dead-rv-batteries/ RV Campground & Camping Information - RV, Motorhome, Camper, Travel Trailer & 5th Wheel Owners Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:40:31 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: keith http://blog.rv.net/2009/04/dead-rv-batteries/comment-page-1/#comment-103488 keith Wed, 22 Dec 2010 21:26:29 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=4954#comment-103488 I would like to know , if I can run a power invertor off of my batteries for the obivous reason for 120 v a/c , to run t.v.s and micro wave , but I mainly want to know if I can run a 2 amp charger to maintain the batteries as I camp in areas without power thank you I would like to know , if I can run a power invertor off of my batteries for the obivous reason for 120 v a/c , to run t.v.s and micro wave , but I mainly want to know if I can run a 2 amp charger to maintain the batteries as I camp in areas without power thank you

]]> By: Fred Becker http://blog.rv.net/2009/04/dead-rv-batteries/comment-page-1/#comment-95272 Fred Becker Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:37:45 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=4954#comment-95272 Dead batteries normally occur when the camper is stored for any amount of time. If you remove the fuse that feeds the main circuit (lights, system monitors, etc), the battery isn't drained and will keep charged much longer. My experience is that when the battery is constantly drained, it becomes sulfated and unable to take a charge. It is very easy to remove the fuse. It is either located in the battery compartment, in line with the main feed or in the electric panel located inside the camper. A good test to check for a sulfated battery is to connect a voltmeter to the battery while the battery is being charged. The voltage will be higher than normal. 14-15 volts for a 12 volt battery is a good indication that the battery is either failed or going to fail shortly. Dead batteries normally occur when the camper is stored for any amount of time. If you remove the fuse that feeds the main circuit (lights, system monitors, etc), the battery isn’t drained and will keep charged much longer. My experience is that when the battery is constantly drained, it becomes sulfated and unable to take a charge.
It is very easy to remove the fuse. It is either located in the battery compartment, in line with the main feed or in the electric panel located inside the camper.
A good test to check for a sulfated battery is to connect a voltmeter to the battery while the battery is being charged. The voltage will be higher than normal. 14-15 volts for a 12 volt battery is a good indication that the battery is either failed or going to fail shortly.

]]> By: charlene http://blog.rv.net/2009/04/dead-rv-batteries/comment-page-1/#comment-89021 charlene Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:07:39 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=4954#comment-89021 I still don't understand? Don't people who live in their RV's keep them plugged in? I had a separate 30 amp circuit installed for my rig. I had a 1992 Class C that I kept plugged in when stored - the batteries never died. My newer acquisition, 1995, has brand new batteries and after parking it one month the battery is really low. Do I need to keep an appliance running - like a fan or fridge - to prevent it from overcharging? My '92 did not have a circuit breaker and my '95 does. I still don’t understand? Don’t people who live in their RV’s keep them plugged in? I had a separate 30 amp circuit installed for my rig.
I had a 1992 Class C that I kept plugged in when stored – the batteries never died.
My newer acquisition, 1995, has brand new batteries and after parking it one month the battery is really low. Do I need to keep an appliance running – like a fan or fridge – to prevent it from overcharging?
My ‘92 did not have a circuit breaker and my ‘95 does.

]]> By: micah c http://blog.rv.net/2009/04/dead-rv-batteries/comment-page-1/#comment-88769 micah c Sat, 23 Jan 2010 19:19:19 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=4954#comment-88769 HI, i am looking to charge a marine battery in my RV. should i disconnect the battery from the vehicle prior to charging or is it ok to keep it connected while charging? thanks, mc HI, i am looking to charge a marine battery in my RV. should i disconnect the battery from the vehicle prior to charging or is it ok to keep it connected while charging? thanks, mc

]]> By: chewgar http://blog.rv.net/2009/04/dead-rv-batteries/comment-page-1/#comment-88518 chewgar Sat, 09 Jan 2010 08:05:23 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=4954#comment-88518 I install two new batteries in my 5th wheel and while installing the new batteries the hot wire touched the frame and sparks flew all over the place and now I do not have DC power in the trailer. I do have AC power. What blew. tks for the answer I install two new batteries in my 5th wheel and while installing the new batteries
the hot wire touched the frame and sparks flew all over the place and now I
do not have DC power in the trailer. I do have AC power. What blew.
tks for the answer

]]> By: Dennis Stilb http://blog.rv.net/2009/04/dead-rv-batteries/comment-page-1/#comment-88299 Dennis Stilb Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:25:28 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=4954#comment-88299 I have a 2005 Newmar Country Star with 2 six volt house batteries connected as 12 volts. Is this considered as series or parallel? Which battery terminals do I connect the maintainer to for proper 12 v charging. Thanks, Bambidas@yahoo.com I have a 2005 Newmar Country Star with 2 six volt house batteries connected as 12 volts. Is this considered as series or parallel?
Which battery terminals do I connect the maintainer to for proper 12 v charging.
Thanks, Bambidas@yahoo.com

]]> By: DICK SMITH http://blog.rv.net/2009/04/dead-rv-batteries/comment-page-1/#comment-87191 DICK SMITH Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:17:35 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=4954#comment-87191 MY HOUSE BATTERIES GO DEAD OVER NIGHT WITH NOTHING THAT I KNOW OF TURNED ON. HOW CAN I DETERMINE WHAT IS DISCHARGING THEM? MY HOUSE BATTERIES GO DEAD OVER NIGHT WITH NOTHING THAT I KNOW OF TURNED ON. HOW CAN I DETERMINE WHAT IS DISCHARGING THEM?

]]> By: Dan J. Drake http://blog.rv.net/2009/04/dead-rv-batteries/comment-page-1/#comment-84125 Dan J. Drake Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:34:57 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=4954#comment-84125 Mark, I recently purchased the BatterMinder 12117. I have an RV with two identical 12 volt Deep Cycle Batteries hooked in parallel. I keep the house AC hooked up so I can run the refrigerator while the charger is working. Do I need to disconnect any leads between the battery and the inverter or cut off the refrigerator so I can leave the batteries in place and desulfate them at the same time? Please advise. Mark, I recently purchased the BatterMinder 12117. I have an RV with two identical 12 volt Deep Cycle Batteries hooked in parallel. I keep the house AC hooked up so I can run the refrigerator while the charger is working. Do I need to disconnect any leads between the battery and the inverter or cut off the refrigerator so I can leave the batteries in place and desulfate them at the same time? Please advise.

]]> By: Merle Hanson http://blog.rv.net/2009/04/dead-rv-batteries/comment-page-1/#comment-82606 Merle Hanson Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:56:43 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=4954#comment-82606 Is a 30 Amp RV recepticle a 110v or a 220v? My 20amp house plug in doesn't cut it without blowing the circuit and I want to increase the breaker to 30amps but I can't find a single pole breaker. My Winnebago is a 30 AMP Class A so this would be great if I could do it. My house in service isn't large enough for another double pole breaker since it was built in 1978 and wasn't a high dollar home. I store my rig at another property we own but when we have a trip coming up it's nice to bring it home for a couple of days and load it or do small repairs or clean. Thanks, Is a 30 Amp RV recepticle a 110v or a 220v?

My 20amp house plug in doesn’t cut it without blowing the circuit and I want to increase the breaker to 30amps but I can’t find a single pole breaker. My Winnebago is a 30 AMP Class A so this would be great if I could do it. My house in service isn’t large enough for another double pole breaker since it was built in 1978 and wasn’t a high dollar home. I store my rig at another property we own but when we have a trip coming up it’s nice to bring it home for a couple of days and load it or do small repairs or clean. Thanks,

]]> By: Ray & Carol Bushway http://blog.rv.net/2009/04/dead-rv-batteries/comment-page-1/#comment-78124 Ray & Carol Bushway Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:22:15 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=4954#comment-78124 If the Rv is parked with electric should the battery be disconnected and let the converter run the 12 volt equipment. or is this to much running time for the converter (noise) If the Rv is parked with electric should the battery be disconnected and let the converter run the 12 volt equipment. or is this to much running time for the converter (noise)

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