#TRAILER BATTERY BUDDY MANUAL#
#TRAILER BATTERY BUDDY FULL#
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Lithium batteries don’t require maintenance-they’re sealed. Storage is the easiest of all RV battery types. Since a Lithium Iron Phosphate deep-cycle battery costs more than double what an AGM battery does, you don’t want to store one incorrectly. Apply a 2-amp battery maintenance charge to keep the power reserve from falling below 50 percent.

#TRAILER BATTERY BUDDY MANUAL#

Read the manual for your battery.Ĭheck every four or six weeks to see that the power level has not fallen below 50 percent. AGM batteries sometimes can take more than a day to recharge. Power loss on an AGM battery is slower than with a wet battery, but so is recharging.

#TRAILER BATTERY BUDDY FULL#

Bring it up to full charge before storing.

Use a multimeter to determine the charge level. They can be mounted or stored in any position. Clean off residue and mineral buildup as you would on a traditional lead acid battery.ĪGM batteries are sealed, so there’s no need to check the water level. AGM BatteriesĪn Absorbent Glass Mat battery is a more advanced lead acid battery, so preparation for storage is similar-but simpler. Some chargers will switch automatically from full charge to a maintenance charge. A battery maintenance charge can then be applied. A battery that’s close to 50 percent discharged can be hooked to a higher-amp charger-say, 10 amps-for a few hours to restore full charge. It’s a small charger-or an adjustable charger-that delivers a 2 amp charge. One way to slow power dissipation is by attaching a battery minder, also called a battery tender or maintenance charger. If that happens, you’ll need to buy a replacement. Allowing the charge to fall below 50 percent can lead to sulfate buildup inside the case, and to freezing and cracking. Here’s where the high-maintenance part comes in: A lead acid battery loses 5 percent or more of its power per week, so check your battery every month. Concrete won’t drain modern batteries, but it is cold, and cold is a lead acid battery’s enemy during storage. If it’s low, apply a charge until the battery comes up to 90 percent. It should be close to 100 percent before storage. Use a multimeter to check the charge level. (This is why they are sometimes called “wet batteries.”) Distilled water prevents mineral buildup. If tops of the metal plates are exposed, fill the battery with distilled water until the metal is submerged. Pull off each cap and check the water level. Ignoring the buildup can accelerate discharge. The buildup is highly corrosive, so wear gloves and eye protection. But, hey, they’re cheap and if well maintained, reliable.įirst, clean dirt and buildup from the terminals and battery casing. Traditional Lead Acid Batteriesīefitting batteries with the oldest technology, lead acid batteries also require the most work for safe storage. With acid-containing batteries, your storage spot should have an available electrical outlet for a charger. Store batteries in a cool, dry place-in freezing climes, a basement is great. That’s a sure recipe for battery failure. Leaking battery acid can damage concrete underneath and other materials nearby.ĭon’t leave your house batteries in place, exposed to freezing temperatures and unattended all winter.

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With lead acid and AGM batteries, you don’t want freezing to occur because battery cases can expand and crack if frozen, ruining the battery. Proper storage ensures that batteries won’t freeze and that they’ll be ready to take a full charge come spring to serve you for another camping season. If you’re putting your RV away for the winter-or already have-make sure your house batteries are stored properly.

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