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Re: Quick Vote: Battery Reservoir Cover Caps -- On or Off?
No, it's for my travel trailer. A single 12-volt battery. In his defense, he called tonight to ask about coming by to make sure it hadn't "boiled over". I had to confess I'd bought a battery tender. Saw no reason to school him on the subject. I think he was just trying to help? Thanks for all the input. You guys are lifesavers. /CC831Views0likes0CommentsRe: Quick Vote: Battery Reservoir Cover Caps -- On or Off?
Dave H M, you are psychic! He did just that! Except it was an old rubber welcome mat. For just that reason, he said? Thanks for the tip on the DelTran Junior. I think I can pick one up at Advanced Auto Parts. Or, as I call it, "The Club". Dave H M wrote: CoPilot, why not just hop on Amazon or ebay and have a tender dropped at your door? Your batt will be happy on its own for a while. For long term service the DelTran Junior is the route I go. I can see it coming, next your neighbor will show up with a piece of plywood to put under the batt to keep it from discharging while setting on concrete. :B831Views0likes0CommentsRe: Quick Vote: Battery Reservoir Cover Caps -- On or Off?
Thanks to everyone who replied. As usual, your responses were swift and informative. I meandered down there this morning to replace the caps and disconnect the battery from the trickle charger. Will buy a "tender" later today. Thanks, again, /CC831Views0likes0CommentsRe: Quick Vote: Battery Reservoir Cover Caps -- On or Off?
gbopp wrote: When the batteries are in service they charge with the caps on. Leave the caps installed. And, use a battey tender, not a trickle charger. gbopp, thanks for schooling me on the difference between a "charger" and a "tender". Will buy myself a "tender" for Christmas. What's a girl need with jewelry when she has an serious RV habit?832Views0likes0CommentsQuick Vote: Battery Reservoir Cover Caps -- On or Off?
Placed my 12 volt battery on a trickle charger in the garage today. Friend insisted the caps that cover the water reserviors should be opened to avoid a build up of gases that would lead to an explosion. That sounds like a good way for the water to evaporate to me but I didn't want to contradict him. (He'd been kind enough to help me lift a battery that was too heavy for me.). And, to tell you the truth, I wasn't really sure? I'll watch the battery over the Winter. But should I re-cover the water reservoir with the caps? What say you? Caps on? Or caps off? Thanks, in advance, /CC4.6KViews0likes23CommentsRe: What would happen if I...
downtheroad wrote: Where are you getting the 600 lb. tongue weight number. That seem really low for the trailer you are describing...?? (TT's dry weight is 7500# & max is 10,000#.) But, to answer your question, yes, 1200 lb bars would be perfect for a 10K GVWR trailer. I'm looking at an Arctic Fox 25R! It's an older model but I'd rather have that than a new model by another manufacturer! The dry hitch weight is 670# on a new 25R according to the Northwood site. This model has a CCC of almost 4000# but I won't be hauling that because my TV won't handle it. Nothing's for certain at this juncture. I haven't even seen the unit. Just doing my homework. Thanks!400Views0likes0CommentsWhat would happen if I...
... bought a used Equalizer sway control hitch rated for 1200#/12,000# when my vehicle's max tow rating is 1000#/10,000#? I have an opportunity to by a used Equalizer hitch for less than half of retail + free installation. My TT's tongue weight is 600#. TT's dry weight is 7500# & max is 10,000#. I know not to overload the TT but what I don't know is this: will the used bargain hitch "work" or will I, once again, be taught the penny-wise-pound-foolish principal?:W Thanks, in advance, for your wisdom, even if it comes in the form of criticism!2.9KViews0likes9Comments
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