Battery advise needed
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Even old batteries should have charged while plugged in
IF
They aren't shorted...bad cells etc
Converter is functioning....good AC power in (AC circuit breaker ON or outlet it is plugged into has AC power). The reverse polarity fuses (2 large fuses on converter) aren't blown for hooking cables up wrong when swapping batteries.
And battery disconnect switch is in proper position.
Take it you have dual batteries?
In separate battery boxes?
May not have room for 6V batteries. They are larger than 12V
Check that batteries are even getting a charge......converter output should be 13.6V DC with batteries disconnected
Then check the reverse polarity fuses
Then check battery ground...clean tight connection to frame
And you can get batteries load tested at an auto parts store.
6V batteries give more amp hours IF you have room to install
Great for boondocking
BUT if you don't do much boondocking then the dual 12V are just fine
IF
They aren't shorted...bad cells etc
Converter is functioning....good AC power in (AC circuit breaker ON or outlet it is plugged into has AC power). The reverse polarity fuses (2 large fuses on converter) aren't blown for hooking cables up wrong when swapping batteries.
And battery disconnect switch is in proper position.
Take it you have dual batteries?
In separate battery boxes?
May not have room for 6V batteries. They are larger than 12V
Check that batteries are even getting a charge......converter output should be 13.6V DC with batteries disconnected
Then check the reverse polarity fuses
Then check battery ground...clean tight connection to frame
And you can get batteries load tested at an auto parts store.
6V batteries give more amp hours IF you have room to install
Great for boondocking
BUT if you don't do much boondocking then the dual 12V are just fine
