Battery issue (1995 Dutchmen)
My battery situation (1995 Dutchmen) is kind of a problem. 8 months ago I replaced an "Interstate SRM-24 12V Deep Cycle Marine & RV Battery" with the same exact battery. Well, I finally went dry campi...
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You check the sg with a hydrometer. An inexpensive one will work for you. It should be about 1.265 if fully charged. Wear eye protection, you are working with acid. ALWAYS have water with you to flush your eyes if needed.
Hydrometer
You also need to check the battery voltage while it's charging with a digital voltmeter. Are you charging with the house converter and what manufacturer or model is it?
If it only goes to 13.6 volts, it will take forever to fully charge.
Read what "the 12 volt side of life" says about battery charging in RV's.
12 volt side of life
Hydrometer
You also need to check the battery voltage while it's charging with a digital voltmeter. Are you charging with the house converter and what manufacturer or model is it?
If it only goes to 13.6 volts, it will take forever to fully charge.
Read what "the 12 volt side of life" says about battery charging in RV's.
12 volt side of life
