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In rig, all the batteries are of the lead-acid variety. There are also other types that are commonly used in RV or Motorhome such as Gel Cell, AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) & Lithium-ion. This PPT is only dealing with a lead acid type that is generally cheaper, nevertheless, it requires a bit of maintenance side of things. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: How To Maintain & Test My RV Batteries


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How To Maintain Test My RV Batteries
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RV Batteries For Southern California RV Camping
Trip
  • In rig, all the batteries are of the lead-acid
    variety. There are also other types that are
    commonly used in RV or Motorhome such as Gel
    Cell, AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) Lithium-ion.
    This PPT is only dealing with a lead acid type
    that is generally cheaper, nevertheless, it
    requires a bit of maintenance side of things.
  • Heading to RV camping Los Angeles, the lead
    batteries for keeping maintained operating in
    good condition. This does not take too much
    neglect to lower the performance of batteries.
    There are things like corroded terminals. Also,
    the low fluid levels can have a dramatic effect.
  • Fortunately, maintenance is a quite simple thing.
    However, you just need to take a few precautions
    due to dealing with corrosive sulfuric acid.

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How To Maintain RV Batteries
  • First foremost thing is to check the physical
    appearance of batteries. If you notice any crack
    or bulging, then it is required to replace the
    battery. If something is internally wrong with
    the battery, then this is not having worth it in
    the engine compartment or RV storage bay.
  • After that, remove the wiring clean the battery
    posts write connector lugs. Brushes for wire
    can work well with a mixture of baking soda
    water if you are planning to Los Angeles RV
    camping.
  • In order to prevent corrosion in future, coat the
    exposed metal connector surfaces with a thin
    layer dielectric grease.

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How To Maintain RV Batteries
  • The maintenance is something that is overlooked
    all the time. It also causes many of the failures
    in the RV lead-acid batteries.
  • As time goes on, the battery can lose fluid
    through outgassing. You'll find out removable
    caps that are allowed to check up the battery
    fluid on the top of the battery.
  • The level of fluid must always remain above the
    lead plates inside the battery in order to
    prevent damage.
  • It takes a bit peeking down the holes with the
    flashlights in order to see the lead plates. The
    proper level of the battery is 1/8 of an inch
    before the plastic fill hole. It gives room for
    expansion without overflowing.

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Testing The RV Batteries
You can test the RV batteries in two ways such
as 1)Digital Voltmeter 2)Hydrometer
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Preparing Batteries for Test
  • Before doing any performance the voltage
    hydrometer tests, the batteries need to be fully
    charged. Then disconnect it. Leave it for a
    several hours.
  • After that, connect to a load run for a few
    minutes in order to remove any surface charge.
  • Once these steps that are taken the battery is
    ready for an accurate test.

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Voltage Test Hydrometer Battery Test
  • Voltage test is a very easy test that is known
    as voltage test. In this, you just need to place
    the leads on the positive negative terminals.
  • Based on it, you can determine the state of
    charge. The fully charged 12-volt battery that
    will around 12.6 to 12.8 volts.
  • Hydrometer test is also quite simple. But it can
    be dangerous because you are dealing with the
    highly corrosive battery fluids. While performing
    this test, you just be careful when removing the
    battery filler caps.

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Tips While Working With Lead-Acid Batteries
  • Remove jewelry.
  • Wear rubber gloves (disposable).
  • You must have something for protection for your
    eyes.
  • If there's any splashed acid, then mop up with
    paper towels dispose of them in the plastic
    bag.
  • In order to neutralize battery acid spills, then
    use a blend of baking soda water.
  • The fresh water must be handy if you need to
    flush acid from your eyes skin quickly.

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Thank You
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info_at_balboarvpark.com
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