Friday, August 12, 2016

How do I get the most out of my RV Battery?

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How do I get the most out of my RV Battery?

RV Batteries are consumable items and will eventually need to be replaced. But while in use we want to use that battery for as long as we can to get the most out of it. Here is some information to help you get the most out of your battery.

Understanding Charge Cycle
One key to understanding how to maximize your battery life is knowing the charge cycle. Batteries store electricity and when the electricity is used it must be recharged. The battery "Cycle" is a discharge and a recharge. The battery life is exactly how deep the battery was "Cycled" and a "Deep Cycle" is for example, taking a 100% charge and running it down to a 15% charge then charging back 100%.

Great Tip: A battery that is never used below 50 percent of its Cycle will last roughly twice as long as a battery that has been Deep Cycled past 50 percent. Avoid using your battery past 50% (Deep Charge) of its holding capacity. Another great tip is to charge your battery right away after use or discharge. The sooner the better.

Editor: R.C. Norman

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