westend wrote:
Bottom line is that if they don't power anything after charging them, they need to be replaced. I'd suggest you find the source of the draw that is killing the batteries or you'll be destined to a life of battery replacement. It may also lead to a bad situation after setting up at camp.
You do have a disconnect switch or remove a battery cable while in storage?
They didn't fail. I noticed a dimming of lights when another light was turned on and wanted to test the batteries. I have a disconnect switch and use it in storage.