Battery stink
My Coachmen Freedom express has been plugged in since I de-winterized it in April, the battery (new in 2014) was stored in the garage (heated) over the winter. Over the last week I've noticed a sulfu...
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We had a Lifeline battery with a dead/shorted cell in just after a year of use. Just wouldn't keep a charge if we were unplugged for more than a day or two. Replaced the battery and it's been fine ever since. I always periodically check the electrolyte level and converter voltage is fine and our TT is always been plugged in. The majority of owners keep there RVs plugged in year round.
It's my understanding that in more rarer instances a battery can fail on it's own, but the usual cause is a bad converter and sometimes bad wiring. The battery in our skid steer developed a dead cell for no reason and I simply replaced it and it's been fine for 5+ years later. While in there looking at the battery, check the ground to frame and the positive connections.
The best way to test the battery is to take it to a battery shop (which is what I did) and get them to test it. They'll be happy to sell you a new one too. :D
It's my understanding that in more rarer instances a battery can fail on it's own, but the usual cause is a bad converter and sometimes bad wiring. The battery in our skid steer developed a dead cell for no reason and I simply replaced it and it's been fine for 5+ years later. While in there looking at the battery, check the ground to frame and the positive connections.
The best way to test the battery is to take it to a battery shop (which is what I did) and get them to test it. They'll be happy to sell you a new one too. :D
