Wet cell batteries - Dangerous gases ?
I recently replaced my AGM batteries with wet cell golf cart batteries (since this is the only type of 6V batteries available at SAM club). The batteries are housed in the battery compartment under t...
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DrewE wrote:
I would be very very surprised if the battery compartment is not vented to the outside, with it being in that (quite common) location. On my Coachmen, it's very well ventilated, in as much as the "compartment" is a simple rack attached to the frame under the steps. You can see the ground around and in between the batteries.
Wet cell batteries also give off some acid fumes, though that's not the primary concern here.
This is the same way my Winnebago View is done, the batteries sit on flanges and there are large gaps that leave open areas open to below. Good batteries do not generate any measurable amount of gas when topping off. Its not a real concern and I am sure the manufacturer would have planned for standard batteries in the design or it would have some cautions in the manuals, placards, etc to only install AGM batteries.
Charles
