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aviator41
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Feb 18, 2018

new batteries leaking during off-season storage

I pull the two batteries from the 5th wheel once it's put up for the winter. they sit in the garage on a board and are hooked to a maintainer that stays plugged in at all times. one of the deep cyc...
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aviator41
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Mar 01, 2018
Well the liquid failed the baking soda test. I'm not sure why one would boil over and the other not, if thats what happened. I've pulled the maintainer (it's a true maintainer, not a trickle charger) and will replace the one dead battery.

really, it looks like the battery may have a crack in the case as the top is totally dry.

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