How Do You Maintain A Deep Cycle Battery?
Deep cycle batteries power nearly everything in your RV. Maintaining the condition of these batteries will keep them working longer. This includes keeping the battery charged and making sure its electrolyte remains at the optimum level. Perform full maintenance on a battery every 3 to 6 months, especially after it has been in storage (with the RV) for a long time. Above all else, keep the battery properly charged. An undercharged battery will become damaged from crystalized sulfate, while overcharging causes corrosion and water loss. Inspect the battery for damage. Look for fluid on or around it to indicate if it is leaking. Replace any leaky battery. Check for damage and good connections on the terminals, connectors and cables. Look for corrosion and clean it off with a warm water/baking-soda mixture. Use 1 lb. of baking soda for every gallon of water. Use a post and clamp cleaner to clean the battery terminals and the cable clamps on their insides. Check the battery’s electrolyte lev
