New batteries I have some questions?
I plan to change out the house batteries in my 05 Expedition. The current batteries were boiled dry prior to my owning it. I want to put on all new cables and a Flow-Rite watering system in. The c...
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I think that deep cycle AGMs are well worth the extra money.
The "watering system" is just something else to worry about.
That disconnect switch disconnects the batteries from everything.
IF....you don't really need power during storage, there is no good reason to leave the RV system plugged in at all. An automatic tender type charger would work fine but I find that my rig will sit for 3-4 months and my AGMs are perfectly happy with no charging at all, IF they are fully charged going in.
And finally, loose cable ends can often be fixed without putting on new cables. Sometimes just new bolts. Sometimes new ends.
Good luck. Try not to make things more complicated than they ARE.
The "watering system" is just something else to worry about.
That disconnect switch disconnects the batteries from everything.
IF....you don't really need power during storage, there is no good reason to leave the RV system plugged in at all. An automatic tender type charger would work fine but I find that my rig will sit for 3-4 months and my AGMs are perfectly happy with no charging at all, IF they are fully charged going in.
And finally, loose cable ends can often be fixed without putting on new cables. Sometimes just new bolts. Sometimes new ends.
Good luck. Try not to make things more complicated than they ARE.
