R-pod Owners Forum : Battery charging http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Battery charging Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 03:54:17 +0000 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 10:36:59 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5537 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Battery charging : While the self-discharge rate... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5537&PID=53892#53892 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 10 Nov 2014 at 10:36am

While the self-discharge rate is slower if the batteries are cold, even if they are very cold they still should be topped off 1-2 times over that time period.  In a cool basement I would still go every 30 days.]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2014 10:36:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5537&PID=53892#53892 Battery charging : I just pulled both my batteries... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5537&PID=53877#53877 Author: ToolmanJohn
Subject: 5537
Posted: 09 Nov 2014 at 9:13pm

I just pulled both my batteries for the Winter, and after one has just finished charging in the basement using a Norco Genius charger, I charge the other (do them separately). After I get the other one fully charged, I check the electrolyte levels with a portable refractometer pH tester, and also the water levels. Both are usually near perfect for the last year and a half.
 I will top them off one more time in the Spring before re-installing them for my first camping trip (usually Memorial day weekend).  I hope to get many years of service life out of them.
]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2014 21:13:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5537&PID=53877#53877 Battery charging : Make sure you disconnect the battery... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5537&PID=53870#53870 Author: techntrek
Subject: 5537
Posted: 09 Nov 2014 at 7:26pm

Make sure you disconnect the battery from the pod between trips, if you don't leave the pod plugged in all the time.  Otherwise the LP detector and fridge control board will drain the battery in a week or two.  Then every 30 days reconnect the battery to the pod and plug the pod in overnight to recharge it.  Then disconnect the battery from the pod again.  Also charge overnight before each trip and after each trip.]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2014 19:26:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5537&PID=53870#53870 Battery charging : Thanks. Appreciate the response.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5537&PID=53867#53867 Author: Larry158
Subject: 5537
Posted: 09 Nov 2014 at 6:37pm

Thanks. Appreciate the response. It makes sense.
Larry158
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Subject: 5537
Posted: 09 Nov 2014 at 6:35pm

]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2014 18:35:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5537&PID=53866#53866 Battery charging : While connected to shore power... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5537&PID=53861#53861 Author: RescapePod
Subject: 5537
Posted: 09 Nov 2014 at 5:14pm

While connected to shore power the converter works to charge the battery. I think the comment to disconnect from RV is if using a external charger. ]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2014 17:14:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5537&PID=53861#53861 Battery charging : In reading the owners manual on... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5537&PID=53860#53860 Author: Larry158
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Posted: 09 Nov 2014 at 5:03pm

In reading the owners manual on that subject I end up being a little confused. Under "Battery Charging" it states that the converter also operates as a battery charger when it is connected to a 110 power source. It goes on to say that when charging a battery follow these safety precautions. A total of four, the first being to disconnect the battery from the RV. Is that intended ffor charging your battery ex the converter?

Under "Power Converter". The converter is used to switch 110 volt electricity from an external supply or from a generatorto 12 volt electricity. Does the converter, when connected to 110 volt  recharge my battery directly?

Thanks for your response.
Larry158 
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