2oldman wrote:
Assuming your VM is accurate, you did buy under-charged batteries, but that shouldn't be a big deal. Electrolyte sounds fine - as long as it's above the plates.
I'm a bit confused as to whether you've checked the voltage at the batteries when plugged in and charging. Next I'd be considering doing an equalization charge, or exchanging them, assuming your voltmeter is correct.
Thank you for the quick reply. Sorry, typing on my phone and it may not have come out right. I checked voltage when I first plugged in to charge, and saw around 14.4v, indicating the PD's bulk charge. After a couple days, today, before unplugging, voltage showed around 13.1v-13.2v. Did not check after unplugging, before driving. After driving to campsite, voltage showed 12.35v-12.4v.