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Do I need a trickle charger for my engine battery when I have shoreline power?

Dave Solberg -
Dear Dave, We are full-time RVers. I'm wondering if I need to use a trickle charger on my 12v starter batteries to maintain them. If...

#1 tip on how to maximize the life of RV batteries

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By Cheri Sicard No matter if you are a new or experienced RVer, you probably have encountered times when it just seemed like your RV...

How much lithium battery power does an RV need?

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By Cheri Sicard Picking the right lithium battery bank can feel harder than the install itself. For many RV owners, the goal is simple: Have...

RV dealership repair misdiagnosis. Who can you trust?

Dave Solberg -
Dear Dave, I am looking to sell my motorhome and purchase a travel trailer. There are a few repairs to the motorhome that I felt...

Why do new RV batteries show yellow bars at 12.4 volts with everything off?

Dave Solberg -
Dear Dave,  I recently bought two Interstate Group 27 deep cycle RV batteries and had the RV shop install them. I picked up the motorhome...

How can I test my RV’s ’emergency start switch’?

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By Dave Solberg Dear Dave, How can I test the emergency start switch and then troubleshoot/trace an issue? I used it once several years ago and...

LiFePO4 batteries: Avoiding the 3 most common failures

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By Cheri Sicard LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) batteries have a reputation for being hard to kill, and that’s mostly true. Still, a few common habits...

Do deep cycle batteries have to be trickle charged individually?

Dave Solberg -
Dear Dave, I'm looking to put a battery maintainer on my two RV house batteries. Do I have to charge them separately or can I...

Battle Born Battery failures leave RVer facing huge warranty issues

Cheri Sicard -
Six pricey Battle Born lithium iron phosphate batteries were supposed to power Mark Guido's fifth wheel trailer. Instead, they ended up on his truck...

Is a battery tender necessary when RV is not being used?

Dave Solberg -
Dear Dave, Should I put battery tenders on my RV batteries when i am not using it? —Roger, 2024 Thor motorhome Dear Roger, Battery care during storage depends...

My RV battery terminals are corroded. Should I use grease to protect them?

Dave Solberg -
Dear Dave, I am confused. My lead acid battery terminals have corrosion. So, I had read that I should clean and put dielectric grease on...

Can different type and age RV batteries be mixed? Can I add a lithium battery?

Dave Solberg -
Dear Dave,  Did you answer a question recently about mixing batteries of different sizes, chemistry and age? I believe it was you but I can’t...
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