Charging 4 batteries with external charger.
My RV has 4, 6 volt batteries. I've recently run them down and need to charge them with an external charger. Does it matter which positive post your connect the positive cable to and which negative ...
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supercub wrote:
My RV has 4, 6 volt batteries. I've recently run them down and need to charge them with an external charger. Does it matter which positive post your connect the positive cable to and which negative post you connect the negative wire to?
Batteries need to be wired in a balanced manner for them to charge.
Look at method #3 at the smartgauge site.
This is what is balanced and best for twin twelve volt batteries.
As it often doesn't cost a dime more to do this, I think it is worth the trouble.
If you wish to understand the "why" surf here:
