Should I replace my batteries?
My two 6V Interstate batteries have been doing very well. They were installed by the dealer before we took delivery of our new X19H in June of 2011.
Never had any issues with them, but wondering now at 8 years of age if I should replace them for reliability assurance, "just in case".
I have never removed the batteries in winter, and the trailer was parked outside, but connected to power.
Most of our camping is dry camping, and we have used the camper for just under 200 nights since we bought it, so there are quite a few battery cycles.
I de-winterized the trailer yesterday, unplugged it from external power, and tested everything. Then let the heater run for an hour or so, the lights for a couple hours, and turned the fridge on. This morning I checked, turned the lights on again, and the batteries are at 12.6V still. So they seem just fine.
So .... would you replace them before the first trip this year if you were me?
Never had any issues with them, but wondering now at 8 years of age if I should replace them for reliability assurance, "just in case".
I have never removed the batteries in winter, and the trailer was parked outside, but connected to power.
Most of our camping is dry camping, and we have used the camper for just under 200 nights since we bought it, so there are quite a few battery cycles.
I de-winterized the trailer yesterday, unplugged it from external power, and tested everything. Then let the heater run for an hour or so, the lights for a couple hours, and turned the fridge on. This morning I checked, turned the lights on again, and the batteries are at 12.6V still. So they seem just fine.
So .... would you replace them before the first trip this year if you were me?
