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Jim
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In case you may have missed this opportunity with the cooler weather...It may be a good time for you to check your batteries. I'm talking about your house batteries (6V or 12V). (Although, it would be a good time to check your smoke detectors as well).

I check them about every 6 months. Fall and Spring. Rarely do I need to add water. It may be where we are. Corrosion is always at a minimum.

I have attached a procedure for those that may be new to the RV lifestyle. Some other seasoned RVer's may have something to add as well.

 
Posted : October 10, 2017 9:16 PM
Jim
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Great reminder Gip ! Thanks for the link..

 
Posted : October 11, 2017 6:39 AM
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Just got done doing my four batteries the other day.

 
Posted : October 11, 2017 9:00 AM
Danny_and_Linda
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Just had to replace mine after almost 5 years. Replaced 2 group 27 Continental with 2 group 27 Duracell.

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Posted : October 11, 2017 11:41 AM
Jim
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And this is why I love my AGM batteries.....:silly: :woohoo: B)

 
Posted : October 12, 2017 9:59 PM
Jim
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Great recommendation. I am guilty of not inspecting and cleaning the batteries as I should.

 
Posted : October 13, 2017 6:46 PM
Jim
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Please remember the propane detectors only listed for 5 years lifespan, smoke good for 10 years

 
Posted : November 29, 2017 10:54 PM
Danny_and_Linda
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Please remember the propane detectors only listed for 5 years lifespan, smoke good for 10 years

That's 5/10 years as stamped on the device, not date you purchased the rv. My LP/CO detector went bad the 3rd year I owned the RW, RW build date 11/12 - detector dated Aug. '11..

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Posted : November 30, 2017 10:15 AM
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