Venting AGM Batteries
We would like to put two AGM batteries inside our truck camper under the dinette seat. My research is giving me mixed messages about venting so I wrote Lifeline and asked them. This is their reply: ...
Forum Discussion
rottidawg wrote:smkettner wrote:
Yes RVIA standards require venting.
If so then why do many camper companies not vent there AGM batteries? Like I said before, FWC and ATC sell a lot of campers and they do not use vents. They are also manufactured in Kalifornia which has a rule/law for everything.
I would also appreciate hearing the answer to this.
Cite the RVIA regulation. :)
I debate this not to be for or against venting batteries.
The word 'regulation' implies civil authority. Isn't it true that the RVIA is only a voluntary mfgrs association with standards for certification? Is there a civil penalty involved if an RV does not have the decal?
Further, this box must have two vents; one low in the box and vented outside and below the box and, the second vent high in the box and vented outside higher than the box. This allows the safe(?) exit of both H gas and acid mist.
HTH;
John
