Advice on new RV battery maintenance.
Here is the equipment in the stairs of our new RV. The batteries are really corroded but they seem to be holding a charge. I’’d like some expert advice. Should I charge with the negative and positiv...
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EMD360 wrote:
Should I charge with the negative and positive on different batteries?
It does not matter.
EMD360 wrote:
Besides wire brushing and checking the fluid what other maintenance would you recommend?
REMOVE the batteries. Clean the batteries, hold down and battery box with baking soda and water solution and rinse well.
The hold down need a serious wire brushing. Judgement call on if the hold down bolts need to be replaced.
I would remove all paint/coating on the brackets. Prime with Rust-oleum "red primer", at least two coats, then at least 3 coats of your choice of color of Rust-oleum paint. Spray can is fast and easy.
EMD360 wrote:
Should I check the solenoid and transfer switch or assume they are working correctly?
If it is not broke don't fix it ! Just clean it.
When you put it all back together, put a GENEROUS dollop of Vaseline on all connections. It will slow down and future corrosion.
