Being out on the open road is a great adventure, but there can be severe hiccups along the way. Just one of these is the case of your batteries not charging. Read on to learn what to do if your RV batteries won’t charge, common causes of RV batteries not charging and ways of recognising issues before they arise.
What are common causes of RV battery issues?
One of the most common causes of RV battery issues is a reduction in battery health. This means that the battery itself has significant damage due to wear and tear, or has simply failed due to a loss of reliability over a length of time. Other issues include increasing corrosion in the connectors causing electrical resistance to rise and converter issues preventing electrical power conversion in an efficient enough manner for the RV batteries to receive the charge they desperately need.
How can I prevent these issues?
The majority of these issues are not repairable at the roadside, and instead, require ongoing care and attention throughout your time as an RV owner. Charging your battery as soon as possible after depletion, for example, is key to extending battery life as the internal acids are properly maintained throughout. Corrosion is resolvable at the roadside, however. Pour baking soda onto the battery connections to neutralise the acid, then carefully scrub water and baking soda on the terminal posts. This wears the corrosion away, getting your vehicle going once more. Wipe the terminals clean afterwards with a clean cloth and you’re good to go.
Double check everything
Before you start taking your RV apart, make sure that you check the environment around you. For example, a clearly faulty power post would prevent battery charging but not necessarily be noticeable at a glance. Being sure that you understand the environment around you is essential in keeping your RV in one piece before you start dismantling.
If your RV batteries won’t charge and you don’t know why, get in touch with the Lifeline Batteries team today for an RV service you can rely on.