CHARGING
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Topic: CHARGING
Posted By: hogone
Subject: CHARGING
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2023 at 2:18pm
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Good day all: Battery charging question. Up until recently, anytime I would have the pod plugged in, the light indicator would always read C(assume charging). Now it always just reads G(assume good). Curious as to why this may have changed. I know that the light indicators are not always accurate (especially the black tank light!!), but wondering if something else may be going on with the charging system. Thoughts appreciated. jon ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2023 at 6:57pm
Jon, the best way to get to the bottom of this mystery is to get out your voltmeter or multi tester and see what your voltage is. How old are your batteries? Have you been on a good regimen maintenance wise like keeping the electrolyte levels up with distilled water? Do you charge them faithfully once they drop to 12.2v (for a 12 v battery, 1/2 that for a 6 v.) for maximum battery longevity? Let the battery(s) sit idle for a few hours and let them rest before taking a reading. Then do the same thing a 24 hour period later. The reading should be within 0.02v between the readings if the battery is good. And yes, during the test, make sure it is disconnected from your pod so no phantom draws come into the picture. Report back, there is your homework assignment Jon. ------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 18 Oct 2023 at 7:55pm
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Thanks for the homework asssignment Jato!! The batteries are new this spring, 6 volts. Since I fried the others due to not monitoring the water level, I now check these twice a month!! I really havent done any dry camping, so there always plugged in (except when traveling!!). I will report back!! jon ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 19 Oct 2023 at 1:53pm
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Good idea to monitor them regularity especially since they are always plugged in the chance of evaporating water is greater than when they aren't plugged in due to the charging cycle. ------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |