First Time Boondocking Plan - Tech Question
I am trying to learn & prepare to Boondock for 12 days in Oct. I have a standard 5er setup (two 6 volt batteries) and a 2000w Honda generator. For convenience I purchased a battery level indicator at ...
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RLGetman wrote:
I also purchased and installed one of those battery fill kits that allow you to see the level and also not over fill the batteries. It works great.
Sweet. You shouldn't need to top them more than a few times a year, but it's still a good idea to check them monthly.
And since you'll be keeping an eye on the levels, when stored, keep your rig plugged in at all times with the battery switch closed. Your PD with Charge Wizard should take real good care of those batteries. There is little better for flooded batteries than a constant float charge. And the Wizard will give them a little stir every day, too. Won't do much in winter temps, but they should bubble a little in the summertime.
Our top, resident battery guru is MEXICOWANDERER. If you ever want some bedtime reading, check out his threads and posts. He just did one on battery equalization that's pretty stellar.
