Are my Batteries going bad?
My two 6V Batteries were installed in my DRV in early 2015 when new. They have no labeling to tell brand. I would guess they are 4 years from mfg date or even older now. Normally I can drive for ...
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Start the vehicle and then measure the battery voltage. IF the voltage goes up to 13.5 or more then you know the charging system is functioning, however the connections on the batteries must be spotlessly clean.
That said, four years is plenty on unknown batteries. A hydrometer and load test would help but you already did a load test by running the refer. Lots of little unknowns here but one does not BUY batteries, we just rent them.
If you use hookups mostly you can nurse more time out of the batteries but it is not worth the hassle. Too many things rely on good batteries.
That said, four years is plenty on unknown batteries. A hydrometer and load test would help but you already did a load test by running the refer. Lots of little unknowns here but one does not BUY batteries, we just rent them.
If you use hookups mostly you can nurse more time out of the batteries but it is not worth the hassle. Too many things rely on good batteries.
