http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : CHARGING Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 00:28:22 +0000 Thu, 19 Oct 2023 13:53:07 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=15874 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15874&PID=152963#152963 Author: jato
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Posted: 19 Oct 2023 at 1:53pm

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. 
]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 13:53:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15874&PID=152963#152963 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15874&PID=152958#152958 Author: hogone
Subject: 15874
Posted: 18 Oct 2023 at 7:55pm

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]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 19:55:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15874&PID=152958#152958 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15874&PID=152957#152957 Author: jato
Subject: 15874
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.
]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:57:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15874&PID=152957#152957 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15874&PID=152956#152956 Author: hogone
Subject: 15874
Posted: 18 Oct 2023 at 2:18pm

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]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:18:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15874&PID=152956#152956