Understanding Charge/Boost button
We've recently bought our first motorhome--a 1988 Foretravel Grande Villa. Having lots of fun getting to know the details. On the dash is a two way switch (off in middle) noted as Charge/Boost. When the dealer was driving with us he had trouble starting the RV and pushed the switch. He said it uses both batteries that way. We usually have to use the switch to get running after sitting for a day or two.
In the manual I read the following: "It is recommended that once a month both engine and coach batteries be fully charged. Due to their nature, lead-acid batteries will discharge if not used and recharged.
With the dash mounted battery booster on both batteries can be charged by the built in charger..."
If we're using the motorhome regularly (starting it several times a week), is this something we need to do monthly or do the batteries charge themselves when we drive, like a car would do?
I know it's a really basic question, but not sure how to use this button properly, or if it's normal to need it for regular start ups? Thanks.
In the manual I read the following: "It is recommended that once a month both engine and coach batteries be fully charged. Due to their nature, lead-acid batteries will discharge if not used and recharged.
With the dash mounted battery booster on both batteries can be charged by the built in charger..."
If we're using the motorhome regularly (starting it several times a week), is this something we need to do monthly or do the batteries charge themselves when we drive, like a car would do?
I know it's a really basic question, but not sure how to use this button properly, or if it's normal to need it for regular start ups? Thanks.
