Battery draw
My Rockwood 8289 came with Group24 12 volt "marine" battery. First time dry camping this weekend, after being plugged in for a couple days, it discharges in about two hours of use. the only things we ...
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woodguy00 wrote:
My Rockwood 8289 came with Group24 12 volt "marine" battery.
Sadly, this is typically what sold/installed in new RVs.
First, you need a true deep discharge battery bank, not a marine dual purpose battery.
Second, the cheapest and easiest deep discharge batteries are golf cart batteries, so they have to be wired in series to provide 12V.
Third, get a good quality, multi-stage battery charger. Again, very few if any RV come equipped like this from the factory.
Fourth, proper maintenance of your battery. Make sure the fluid level is proper (unless you have AGMs) and keep them clean. Rinsing with fresh water is a good start, but at least once a year (3 to 6 times a year if you use your RV a lot) use a solution of baking soda and water and a brush to clean the outside of the battery, and hold down bracketry and the battery box. Part of your maintenance should include applying a fresh coating of grease on the battery posts and terminal.
