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Re: New Battery Issue
Yes, I am connecting the correct cable to the negative post. I traced the cable out and made sure it was grounded to the frame of the TT. I am leaning toward a bad battery at this time and I will be taking it back to Interstate today or tomorrow for a check. Of course, I assumed (and that will get you into trouble everytime) that the new battery was full of water when I purchased it. That is something you don't check as you "trust" the sales company.501Views0likes0CommentsRe: New Battery Issue
The battery cutoff is attached to the negative terminal and then the negative battery cable is attached to the cutoff. It uses a bar to open/close the connection. Never really used it except to test it out. Was going to use it when I returned to the storage unit to not drain the battery. When I got back, I removed the cutoff unit and just disconnected the battery cables. Yes, I think I will take the battery back to Interstate for them to check it out.501Views0likes0CommentsNew Battery Issue
Bought a new Interstate 12V battery (Not a forever battery)for the TT on the 3rd of June to replace one that was totally dead. Hooked it up with a battery cut-off switch that I bought from Camping World. Checked out the new battery and all the lights worked fine. A week later we took out the TT for a four day trip. The day before we left, we did our usual and plugged in our 120V power at home to cool down the refridge before we left the next morning. The trailer (Keystone)has the type of cord where the towing vehicle is supposed to be charging the battery as we drive. Since it was a new battery, my mind was not concerned with it. However, when we arrived at the RV camp (about 6 hours later), I checked the status box for the water tanks and battery (which I always after everything is hooked up and running). The battery status box indicated the battery needed to be charged! Initially I was not concerned with the battery reading since the grey tank gauge was telling me the tank was full after only four hours at the site. I wrote it off as possible sensor issues or a bad status box. However, when we got home and I parked the TT, I checked the battery and found out that the water level in all the cells were extremely low. My question -- did the battery overcharge during the trip or did I get a bogus battery from Interstate?2.7KViews0likes13CommentsRe: Travel Trailer Battery
Final Shot! Went to Interstate Battery yesterday and got a new battery for the TT. Asked them about storing the battery during the cold winter months -- they immediately replied -- Do not place on the concrete floors -- place on a solid wooded surface and periodically charge the battery during the winter. Also picked up a battery disconnect unit from Camping World afterwards. Easy to install and it works! Thanks for all the advice!486Views0likes0CommentsRe: Travel Trailer Battery
Thanks for the info. Apparently the subject matter of whether or not to store a battery on a concrete floor during the winter is still being debated! The battery that came with my Keystone Passport doesn't have standard battery posts like you see on your car battery. I am not crazy about them -- so when I get a new battery tomorrow, I will also install new battery cables and a disconnect switch to keep the battery charged for a longer time period.487Views0likes0CommentsTravel Trailer Battery
First time TT family. Went out 3 times last summer. No issues with the battery. Did the recommended thing and removed the battery during the winter and put in our garage. Last month we took the TT to the dealer to have it check over for the summer. Put the battery in and it was totally dead. The dealer recharged the battery and I parked it at the RV storage lot. When out yesterday to check out everything before we leave in a few days and the battery was dead again. The battery is probably only 2 years old (max). Going to have to get a new one before Wednesday. Is there something I am missing in owning a TT and working with the battery. Do we remove the battery after each trip so it doesn't drain or how do avoid having dead batteries all the time.6.9KViews0likes25Comments
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