Here Is A System That Will Extend The Life Of Your RV Batteries
Batteries are expensive and we RVers depend on them to do a lot for us. Therefore keeping them in tip-top shape is important.
The biggest killer of battery life is allowing them to become deeply discharged (usually beyond 50% depending on the type of battery) and the second biggest killer is allowing cells to go dry. Keeping the proper water levels in your RV battery cells is important but it’s a pain doing it the old fashioned way. RV Power Supply sells great stuff for RV’s and you’ll want to check out their website just to see if there's something there for you. RV Power Supply One of the things they sell is a system that makes watering your batteries simple. After you hook it up, all you have to do is place a plastic tube into a distilled water source and squeeze the hand pump. I received the kit with all the parts shown below:
The system automatically fills each cell to the proper level through the special battery caps that are connected to the fill tube. You can’t “over-fill” the batteries because of a special shut-off valve in each individual cap. No more spill-overs from doing it the old fashioned way.
These systems are fast and easy to install. There are two primary systems, the Pro-Fill system that is designed for four six-volt batteries 
and the Quik-Fill system that works with two 12-volt batteries.
You can also obtain kits that will service more batteries if your battery bank is larger. Not only will this system save you time, but it will also save you money. But the best part is that it will give you peace of mind knowing that your batteries are at their proper water level. Jim
The biggest killer of battery life is allowing them to become deeply discharged (usually beyond 50% depending on the type of battery) and the second biggest killer is allowing cells to go dry. Keeping the proper water levels in your RV battery cells is important but it’s a pain doing it the old fashioned way. RV Power Supply sells great stuff for RV’s and you’ll want to check out their website just to see if there's something there for you. RV Power Supply One of the things they sell is a system that makes watering your batteries simple. After you hook it up, all you have to do is place a plastic tube into a distilled water source and squeeze the hand pump. I received the kit with all the parts shown below: The system automatically fills each cell to the proper level through the special battery caps that are connected to the fill tube. You can’t “over-fill” the batteries because of a special shut-off valve in each individual cap. No more spill-overs from doing it the old fashioned way.These systems are fast and easy to install. There are two primary systems, the Pro-Fill system that is designed for four six-volt batteries and the Quik-Fill system that works with two 12-volt batteries. You can also obtain kits that will service more batteries if your battery bank is larger. Not only will this system save you time, but it will also save you money. But the best part is that it will give you peace of mind knowing that your batteries are at their proper water level. Jim Labels: Maintenance
posted by Jim Twamley at
6/16/2007 10:23:00 PM
2 Comments:
I have seen these systems for a while. Before slapping your hard earned bucks down, be sure that the spacing on your battery holes matches what they have avail in thier kit, not all batteries are the same.
Another thing to remember is this is adding one more thing to tangle up and get snagged or in the way in your battery compartment. Take your time and route your filler hoses so they cause the least clutter and disruption in the compartment.
Beyond that, when working around batteries eye protection is a must, your working with acid remember.
I am all in favor of these kits, although a bit pricy, they do indeed make it easier to add water to your batteries, and if it is easier then we are more likely to do it.
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Matt Elyash, at June 24, 2007 7:01:00 PM PDT
I have found this system to be very helpful. Before I put this system in I had to disconnect sevral connections to the batteries in order to get to all the filler caps. Now all I need to do is stick the tube into my distilled water container and pump until full. I was able to transfer the entire system to another motor home when I traded.
By
lighthouse, at March 18, 2008 8:41:00 AM PDT
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