Batteries not charging...

[Tom Warner]

Al if you let the batteries get down to 10 volts its very possible
that you destroyed the batteries. Clean the posts as John suggested
and then plug it into shore power. Monitor the voltage acorss the
batteries and if it is at least 13.2 volts DC for a period of time
then the charger is working fine. Then if they dont hold a charge
better replace them.

tom warner
1982 Bluebird
Vernon center,NY

At 12:56 PM 11/9/2005, you wrote:
>The batteries are under a year and the water levels are to the top.
>That's actually a very good suggestion, I'll give it a try.
>
>
>Al S.
>1981 31ft FC
>NM
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>--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "The Whistleworks"
> wrote:
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> > Al, are you plugged into shore power , try cleaning battery posts
>and clamps? How old are the batteries? John B
> > 88 FC
> > Carlsbad, NM
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: geez_al
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 10:16 AM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Batteries not charging...
> >
> >
> > I everyone, I ran into a problem that is sort of confusing me.
> >
> > My bus has been sitting now for a few months. I've been running it
> > every few weeks to kep everything charged and lubricated but the last
> > time, I left the inverter on and it drained the batteries all the way
> > down to about 10 volts and I had to jump start it.
> >
> > The alternator is working as normal when running but it seems the
> > batteries just can't hold a charge. Even after running for extended
> > peroids of time (trip to Mississippi from NM) when the engine is off,
> > the low volt relay still trips.
> >
> > Any suggestions? I don't think there is a short anywhere.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Al S.
> > 1981 31ft FC
> > NM
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