Battery Parasite Draw or Normal
I keep my trailer in a storage lot that does not provide electricity. I keep the battery disconnect switch in the off position. I will measure the voltage on the batteries and for example will show 12...
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Drop 0.1V in 2 weeks is a little high, but still in the ballpark for flooded batteries. It's called self-discharge. Leave them for 3-4 months and they will discharge by 50% or more. The warmer is temperature, the faster they self-discharge.
Get a small 2.5-5.0 watt solar panel from Amazon or a local autoparts store - those that have a wire with clamps and/or cig lighter plug attached. You clamp it to the battery terminals and it does the job. They are not very cheap, $30-50 bucks, but cheaper than a new battery.
Get a small 2.5-5.0 watt solar panel from Amazon or a local autoparts store - those that have a wire with clamps and/or cig lighter plug attached. You clamp it to the battery terminals and it does the job. They are not very cheap, $30-50 bucks, but cheaper than a new battery.
