How to Charge Your RV Battery

Thứ bảy - 27/04/2024 01:12

Everything in an RV, including the lights and the appliances, is operational only through a charged RV battery. You may have to charge the battery a few times if you take your RV out on a regular basis. If you know how to charge your RV...

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Everything in an RV, including the lights and the appliances, is operational only through a charged RV battery. You may have to charge the battery a few times if you take your RV out on a regular basis. If you know how to charge your RV battery, you can be sure you'll have the power to enjoy all the perks of your recreational vehicle.

Steps

This will prevent unintentional injury.

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You could have more than one battery, depending on the size of your RV. The battery location can vary from one RV model to the next.

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Wear heavy gloves when removing the cables and always remove the black cable (the negative side) first before removing the red cable (positive side).

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Mix 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 45 milliliters) baking soda with enough water to make a paste.

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Apply the paste to the connections on the battery.

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Use a wire brush to scrub off the corrosive material.

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Wipe the paste off with clean water and a rag.

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Apply petroleum jelly to the terminals to prevent further corrosion.^{[2] X Research source}

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If it is low, pour distilled water into the battery using a funnel. Fill up to the fill line.^{[3] X Research source}

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Connect the positive side to the red connection first and then attach the negative side of the battery with the black connection or clamp the black connection to a metal piece to ground it.^{[4] X Research source}

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The indicator light will come on when the charger finishes.^{[5] X Research source}

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First, replace the positive cable and tighten it with the wrench. Then reattach and tighten the negative side.

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Be careful not to get any of the battery acid on your skin. It will burn. If you do get acid on your skin, wash it off with a mixture of water and baking soda.

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Do not allow the baking soda to leak into the vent holes in the battery, or it will lessen the life of the battery.

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Do not attempt to charge the RV battery with the RV running.

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Do not remove the battery cables without wearing heavy gloves, or you could get a shock.

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You must remove the positive cable first. Removing it last could cause a spark.

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Only use distilled water in the battery. If you use tap water, it could cause contaminants to enter the battery, negatively affecting the performance of the battery.^{[6] X Research source}

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