Equalization, Do you, and if so..

[one_dusty_hoot]

In a charging system consisting of 6-6v deep cycle batteries
there are 3 strings of 2 each 6 volt batteries. Without
equalization one string could carry more of the load because
of battery cell differences of the 18 individual cells.

To receive optimum performance and maximum life from your
battery charged system it is said to equalize on a periodic
basis. Equalization comes about in the cells when the charger
voltage is brought to 15.5-16.0 VDC for a specified time.

See the merits of battery cell equalization here, a lengthy
rather long-haired article.
http://www.tiny.cc/Equalization

I don't know about all coaches but on mine the common positive
point of these three strings is the post on the starter. In
order to prevent the instrumentation from getting this higher
voltage the positive point would have to be lifted/removed to
insolate the voltage sensitive equipment. Quite troublesome.

Do you equalize your coach batteries periodically?
If you do, do you remove or isolate your electronic equipment?
If you do and don't isolate the electronics by turning everything
"off", at least that you know of, have you had any detrimental
damage?

Thanks for your replies.
Bob Janes, '87FC35, Greenville, SC