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Newell Attack · 01-09-2013, 02:43 AM

Wanted to point out that Dielectric grease helps avoid corrosion at the connection, but if you aren't seeing any corrosion and aren't having problem with the wiring, I wouldn't worry about it.

An hour a day of charging is more than sufficient to replace what what is lost through self discharge, but if you have any actual load on the batteries while the RV is sitting, e.g. fridge power on, LP detector, etc., then consider making t 1.5 or 2.0 hours. A little extra doesn't hurt - it's the 24/7 charging by a less-than-well-regulated charger that is harmful to battery life.

Jeff

01-09-2013, 02:43 AM	#7
Newell Attack Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Prescott Valley, AZ Posts: 237	Wanted to point out that Dielectric grease helps avoid corrosion at the connection, but if you aren't seeing any corrosion and aren't having problem with the wiring, I wouldn't worry about it. An hour a day of charging is more than sufficient to replace what what is lost through self discharge, but if you have any actual load on the batteries while the RV is sitting, e.g. fridge power on, LP detector, etc., then consider making t 1.5 or 2.0 hours. A little extra doesn't hurt - it's the 24/7 charging by a less-than-well-regulated charger that is harmful to battery life. Jeff __________________ 1978 39 FT. Newell Classic Jeff & Leann Shackly