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ijon1
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Dec 20, 2019

Batteries

Well it was the perfect storm. I left a light on in the toy hauler. The cord to the camper electricity got unplugged. It run the two batteries down. Are they cooked? Getting ready to go to Florida. Don't want them to fail on the way down.
  • ijon1 wrote:
    Yes the light was out. Set like that for two days. I already know the answer. Thanks.


    You know your batteries history, so yes, it is easier to answer your own question. A few things pertain to amount of damage, like age of batteries, prior times run down to low levels, did they freeze.

    IMO, while some damage likely happened from this single event, a fresh, healthy battery can recover, and still be of service.

    Jerry
  • Yes the light was out. Set like that for two days. I already know the answer. Thanks.
  • Did they get completely drained to the point the light you left on was completely out? How long did they sit like that? We had a few very cold nights in Michigan the last couple days. Did the batteries get well below freezing temperature during the time they were low?