It is quite common for RV owners to experience battery problems. RV batteries should always be free from dirt and corrosion to keep them functioning properly. Here are a few points to remember in maintaining RV batteries.
Whether located at the front, back or side portion of your RV, you must see to it that the battery is properly secured and free from dirt and corrosion. Make sure to always clean your RV batteries with the proper implements such as wire brush, gloves, terminal protectors, water, and even eyewear to protect you from possible acid spills.
The electrolyte of the motorcycle battery is acidic and therefore extra caution needs to be taken. In case of accident, wash the affected body area with water and baking soda in order to neutralize the acid. The case should immediately be referred to a physician.
It is important to use steel brushes with rigid bristles to rid the terminals of dirt and grime. The bristles should be hard and sharp in order to function properly. Battery terminal protectors should be sprayed to the connections to prevent corrosion. This would ensure that your RV batteries would perform well when needed.
Make sure that the water level is always higher than the battery plates. The caps must be removed and the water level must be checked. You may spray the caps and connections with distilled water to ensure lubrication of the parts.
You should also check and clean the cables. Be wary in buying ready-made cables as the gauge wire size may be concealed by the insulation. Avoid buying cables that have bolt terminals as these are not properly sealed and could cause corrosion.
When cleaning the cables, always see to it that these are completely disconnected from the battery. Start by cleaning the negative terminal using water and baking soda mixture. The terminals should also be properly cleaned. After cleaning, dab the terminals with a light spread of petroleum jelly. You should then reconnect the terminals tightly and securely.
Make sure your RV batteries get only the right motorcycle battery chargers. Undercharging and overcharging could both lead to shortened shelf life of your batteries.




