Things to know about RV batteries

It is safe to say that an RV battery is one of the essential parts of your rig. The reason is that your motor home appliances or features cannot work without an RV battery. So, if you want to enjoy your trip, here are some of the things you need to know about your RV battery.

Storage

Ensuring your RV coach batteries are in good condition is not an option if you intend to store your RV for the winter. Leaving your RV batteries unattended over winter will only cause them to discharge, suggesting that they will be flat when spring is here.

Additionally, you can kill your flooded RV battery during winter due to freezing, and you can avoid that by charging it.

In that case, removing your batteries from your rig and storing them at home during winter is advisable. After that, consider checking the voltage of your RV batteries once a month, and if it is below 80%, charge them.

Ensuring your RV battery is charged

Your RV batteries should not have less than 50% charge. If the charge on your RV batteries is below 20%, that can compromise their lifespan. As a result, such RV batteries may not function at an optimum level since their damage becomes permanent. Note that 12v RV batteries emit slightly more voltage when they are fully charged.

A digital voltmeter or RV battery monitor allows you to check the state of your RV batteries charge. If you want your RV batteries to remain charged longer, you should disconnect the ground wire to avoid draining during storage. Remember that it takes a longer time to recharge your RV batteries than it takes to drain them.

It is also worth mentioning that your batteries charge whenever you connect your RV to an electric outlet. The reason is that an RV converter/charger converts power from the grid into a 12v DC and channels it to the adapter on your RV.

In case you do not have such an RV charger/converter, consider purchasing a three-stage charger because it is more effective than the in-built charger during storage.

Conclusion

RV house batteries store large amounts of power so they can work for a considerable period. As such, proper maintenance of your RV batteries allows them to last longer, which in turn, yields value for money.