batteries

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--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "jackcj7" wrote:
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> As long as you "Break The Circuit" does it matter if you lift the Negitive or
Positive side? On my old '73 coach, I use the knife type disconnects on all
batteries, positive side, and open them while in storage.
> I have to park the coach in the storage lot, where there is no power avalabe
to keep the batteries topped up. (the old MCAS El Toro , where some 2,600 RVs
are stored).
> I use 2 Wallys 930 850 big 12V batteries, and one smaller one for the genny.
What is the problem with one battery smaller than the rest? Will it charge up
ok via the gen?
> These are 3 year batteries, and Wally will replace them free if they fail
before that time..
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> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "sfedeli3" <sfedeli3@> wrote:
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> > Hi Mario,
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> > There are several systems on the coach that continue to receive power even
with the electronic master switch and the switch under the dash off. The best
suggestion that I can give is to disconnect the negative cable on the Genny
battery AND house/starting batteries. We have left ours in storage for up to 2
months disconnected and returned to fully charged batteries (12.8 volts). Just
make sure that you have the batteries fully charged and topped off with
electrolyte before putting them in storage.
> >
> > Shane Fedeli
> > 85PT40
> > Hershey, PA
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> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "gregory O" wrote:
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> > > For some reason manuals often advise " disconnect the - negative" I can
only assume that the negative has more paths and the positive is better
insulated and safer to leave hooked up????
> > > Greg
> > > 94ptca
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> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mariopatti1"
wrote:
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> > > > Hi All
> > > > Leaving the BB for a few weeks in storage . I would like to protect the
batteries from going dead . Should I disconnet the cables ?
> > > > I have 4 6v house and 2 6v engine .
> > > > Mario 1985FC35 SOCAL
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I have also noticed when the batteries are just about at the end of there life
cycle that they use up water at a much higher rate than when new. I make sure I
check my battery's are topped oft about every 30 days or so. I did install new
batterys and have a smart charger but I still double check the water level just
to make sure that battery is not running low. On my smart charger I also put a
wall switch so that I can turn it oft when I feel it not needed.
Jon
1978 Wanderlodge