PLEASE HELP! Batteries are not operating rig
I pulled up to camp tonight and disconnected from the truck. Thats when I noticed that tongue jack wasn't working. None of the LED lights worked.I pulled out the Champion generator and it all works. I...
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While you are at it, check the condition of your battery cables too. I struggled a few summers ago with questionable battery power, including buying new batteries ($$) when the "old" ones weren't that old.
During one of my many tightening / cleanings of the battery cable connections, I noticed a small amount of corrosion in the wire that the connector was, well, connected to. I ended up cutting off about 2 inches of wire on both the positive and negative cables before getting to mostly clean wire. After reconnecting the connectors, I put a bunch of "liquid tape" on the ends and I haven't had any issues since.
Just one more thing to think about!
During one of my many tightening / cleanings of the battery cable connections, I noticed a small amount of corrosion in the wire that the connector was, well, connected to. I ended up cutting off about 2 inches of wire on both the positive and negative cables before getting to mostly clean wire. After reconnecting the connectors, I put a bunch of "liquid tape" on the ends and I haven't had any issues since.
Just one more thing to think about!
