Smoking Batteries
2010 Springdale 26BHS: When I plug into shore power (30amp) I wake up the next morning to overheated batteries that are smoking and putting out that wonderful smell. Here is some history: years a...
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Tocwby wrote:Stop shotgunning and guessing at the issues.
That is what I thought. I have been through several batteries so I do not think the battery is the issue. I guess its time to replace the converter..... Thank you.
1. Plug the common household analyzer and find out if the wiring is correct.
2. With a voltmeter check the AC voltage and DC voltage when plugged in. What are they? Both checks can be dangerous so get help.
3. Load test the batteries as they are compromised to find out how much.
DO NOT LEAVE THE RIG PLUGGED IN UNTIL YOU FIND THE PROBLEM AS YOU ARE ON THE VERGE OF A FIRE!
With good batteries, wiring and GOOD charger leaving the batteries charging is the best option as the charger will maintain the battery float charge.
