14 volt tv and the inverter squealing.

landyacht318 wrote:
If it is a plastic style hydrometer, make sure no bubbles are sticking to the float when taking readings.

The fact that dried out batteries are getting most cells back up into the high green is a testament to trojan quality, in my opinion, if the hydrometer readings are accurate.

Oh yeah, learned that a long time ago. Glass hydrometer, I may need to look into that as I wanted to keep one in the coach.

When I found the batteries to be low on water, I also took note that they were not bone dry, there still was some water in there.

Maintenance of my vehicles and keeping records is something I am strict on, how I missed checking those house batteries baffles me. I know the last time any of my 6 had their wipers changed....

I ordered and am going to replace the converter. Last travel season i noticed inconsistencies in the batteries being charged, I want to install a volt meter somewhere and quit using the wall mounted battery charge indicator that is part of the panel with the water levels etc.
Any recommendations appreciated.

Also, what would you recommend to keep the chassis battery up, the parasitic drain will kill it in a week and a half. I presently plug a small maintenance smart charger (their words, not mine) into the120 wall socket then feed it into a service port in the dash board and that works well.
Thanks for your help, enjoyed reading your lengthy post .