Winter Rv Battery storehouse

The two most base causes for Rv battery failure are undercharging and overcharging.

Winter Rv Battery storehouse

Winter Rv Battery storehouse

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Winter Rv Battery storehouse

Winter Rv Battery storehouse

Undercharging is a effect of batteries being repeatedly discharged and not fully recharged between cycles. If a battery is not recharged the sulfate material that attaches to the discharged portions of the plates begins to dry into crystals. Over time this sulfate cannot be converted back into active plate material and the battery is ruined. This also occurs when a battery remains discharged for an extended duration of time, like during storage. Sulfation is the amount one cause of battery failure. The second prominent cause of battery failure is overcharging. Overcharging batteries results in severe water loss and plate corrosion. With that said let's look at how to properly store your Rv batteries.

Before we talk about storing the batteries we need to talk about battery safety. Lead acid batteries consist of sulfuric acid which is highly corrosive and can cause severe burns or even blindness. And the hydrogen gas that batteries produce when they're charging is very explosive. When you work nearby batteries you need to wear goggles and gloves, remove all jewelry and do not smoke or use any open flames.

Caution: If you accidentally get battery acid on your skin, flush it with lots of water and if it gets in your eyes flush with low pressure water for 15 minutes and call a doctor.

When you put the Rv in long term warehouse it's a good idea to remove the batteries and put them in warehouse too. This is quite uncomplicated to do. The first thing we want to do is visually study the batteries for any obvious damage. Any fluid on or nearby the battery may be an indication that electrolyte is leaking from the battery. A damaged or leaking battery should be supplanted imMediately. Whenever you remove any battery always remember to remove the negative terminal or cable first, and then the obvious cable.

Battery Tip: When you remove a battery turn off the ignition switch, all electrical switches, and any battery disconnect switches before you disconnect the battery cables. Whenever you remove any battery cables label them first so you remember how they go back on the battery. When you reinstall the battery do it in the reverse order. Install the obvious cable first and then the negative cable.

Clean the batteries with a 50/50 mixture of baking soda and water if necessary, i.e. Use one pound of baking soda to one gallon of water. Now you can check the electrolyte level in each cell and add distilLED water if necessary. The minimum level required is at the top of the plates. If it's below the plates add enough distilLED water to cover the plates before you charge the battery.

Test the battery state of charge with a voltmeter or hydrometer and charge any batteries that are at or below 80%. An 80% charge is approximately 12.5 volts for a 12 volt battery and 6.25 volts for a 6 volt battery. Lead sulfation starts when a battery state of charge drops below 80%. After charging the batteries check and fill each cell to 1/8 inch below the fill well with distilLED water. Overfilling cells will cause battery acid to overflow.

Caution: Batteries should only be charged in a well ventilated area and keep any sparks and open flames away from a battery being charged. Check the electrolyte levels before and after charging batteries.

A discharged or partially charged battery will ice much faster than a charged battery. Store the batteries in a cool dry place but not where they could freeze. Batteries in warehouse will loose a percentage of current straight through internal leakage. It's not uncommon for a battery to extraction up to 10% a month when it is being stored. Cold temperatures slow this natural extraction process down and warmer temperatures speed the process up. Test the
stored battery state of charge every month and charge batteries that are at or below an 80% state of charge.

Completely charge the batteries before re-installing them next spring. For optimum carrying out you can equalize the batteries after they are fully charged. An equalizing charge is an increase in charging voltage similar to a bulk charge to convert any crystallized lead sulfate back into its customary components.

If you decide to leave the batteries in the Rv while it is in warehouse remember to check the state of charge monthly and charge any batteries at or below an 80% charge. Some Rv converter multi-stage chargers and aftermarket chargers are designed to allege a float charge on the battery without removing the batteries from the Rv. Remember, for the converter charger to work the Rv will need to be plugged in to electricity.

For more data on Rv batteries check out our Deep Cycle Battery Care & Maintenance Dvd.

Happy Camping,

Mark Polk

Copyright 2007 by Mark J. Polk, owner of Rv education 101

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preparation Your Car for Winter warehouse

With the show and racing season wrapped up and the climatic characteristic beginning to drop, it is time to start reasoning about what you are going to do with your ride. Many of you will drive your car over the winter months; many others will store your car for the winter. Data on storing your car will not apply to all, especially those in the sunny southern states. However, if you plan to store your car while the winter months, this is a must read.

preparation Your Car for Winter warehouse

preparation Your Car for Winter warehouse

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preparation Your Car for Winter warehouse

preparation Your Car for Winter warehouse

Cleaning

Getting your car clean now will be much easier than after it has sat for a few months. Clean the car completely. A accepted clean will comprise the interior, exterior, undercarriage and under the hood. Any dirt that has accumulated on the car will be much easier to remove now than after it has set for several months. beginning with the interior, be sure to vacuum, dust, and clean everything. The cleaner the car is, the good it will handle storage. Make sure you fully wash the undercarriage. The dirt left on the undercarriage will rust or corrode metal parts while in storage. Cleaning the exhaust thoroughly, especially chrome or stainless exhaust tips will help to keep it from corroding. Once you are done with the undercarriage, it is time to move on to the exterior. Wash the vehicle. Washing can be a daunting task but in the end, it will be worth it. Once the car is clean, give it the best wax job it has ever seen. Wax everywhere there is paint - your car will love you for it. Polish any chrome on the car to keep it preserved over the winter months. Go over the car and make sure it is fully dry before putting it away. Any moisture that remains will corrode metal parts while the car is in storage.

Maintenance/Preparation

Preventative maintenance will help prepare your car for sitting over the winter. You should turn the following fluids:

o motor Oil

o Brake Fluid

o Coolant

o Washer Fluid

o Clutch Fluid

The next step in making ready your car for storehouse is to turn the motor oil and filter. As soon as a car is driven after an oil change, small amounts of condensation begin showing up inside the engine. If the car is not being driven, this moisture increases the risk of rust on internal motor parts. By changing the oil prior to storage, you will minimize the moisture in the system. You should be sure to use artificial oil, as it has enhanced coating properties and does not break down as easy as quarterly oil.

You should then top off your gas tank. Since most gas tanks are metal, by filling up the gas you will not allow moisture to form from the gas vapors which can cause corrosion. A fuel stabilizer should also be used, as gasoline can break down over an extended duration of time.

Next, disconnect the battery. If the car will be stored for an extended duration of time, remove it completely. Age and low temperatures in the winter can cause batteries to crack, thus subjecting your motor bay to battery acid. You should also use some type of battery maintainer or battery tender. These devices associate to your battery terminals and will contribute the battery a continuous and consistent charge. Battery maintainers will shut down periodically to forestall overcharging. Vehicles have electrical accessories that can use battery Power even when the car is not running and will run the battery dead. Battery maintainers can increase the life of the battery in your stored car.

You have a few options on how to safe the tires. You can jack up the car and place it on jack stands, coat the tires in lithium grease, or over inflate the tires. By placing the car on jack stands it will forestall the tires from developing flat spots and it also reduces the strain on suspension bushings and other parts. Other selection is to coat the tires in lithium grease. This is done to forestall the tires from drying out, cracking or developing leaks. You should not use petroleum based lubricants, such as Vaseline or Armor All, because they will finally dry out and will positively dry and crack the tires. Lastly, by over inflating the tires you will forestall them from developing flat spots.

Use a silicone lubricant or lithium grease to coat the weather stripping and door seals. This will maintain these seals over the storehouse period. Also, make sure you lubricate the door hinges, door latches, door locks and the hood and trunk latches as well. If these latches lose their lubrication, they will become difficult to open.

Your next concern is critters, such as mice or other vermin that can get into your car and destroy it. You should plug your tail pipe with aluminum foil or steel wool to safe it from mice getting into it. You may also want to do the same on your intake, depending on its design.

You should roll up all the windows on the car and also keep the doors, trunk, and hood ended to eliminate pressure on the hinges and keep out critters. Convertible owners should leave the top up, as it will keep the cover stretched. Other measure is to place packets of silica in the interior and trunk of the car to keep the areas free of moisture. Manual transmission cars should be left in gear, as this will eliminate the possibility of shift rod corrosion. Lastly, no matter what you do, Do Not Apply The Parking Brake! By leaving the brake engaged, the shoes can freeze to the drum, production it difficult to free them.

Storage facilities

Storing the car in a fully climate controlLED construction is the best choice. Unfortunately, this is not inherent for most people. However, there are other options. Storing your car in a construction without climate operate can be equally efficient, but you must take the proper precautions. If the storehouse area you are using has concrete floors, placing carpeting over the concrete will keep moisture away from the underside of the car. Concrete holds abundance of moisture and the carpeting will help keep it away from the lowest of your car. It is suggested to at least cover the length of the car, but you can also carpeting the entire concrete floor. Other selection is to buy a plastic sheet or tarp and use it for the same purpose.

You can use an outside carport, but make sure you have protection from all sides against wind. Car covers can be used, but you must be very careful and consider the conditions the car will be subjected to outdoors. If it is in an area where it may experience a lot of wind, you have to make sure the cover is tight so that wind cannot flap the material as this can wear painted surfaces. If you know whatever who has owned an improperly tightened front-end bra, unfortunately they will be able to tell you all about this. The most leading highlight you should look for in a car cover is that it is made of a breathable material. If moisture is trapped in the middle of the cover and the car, the breathable fabric will allow it evaporate quickly. If you store your car outside, check to make sure that no moisture (from rain or melting snow) is allowed to obtain under the car or in the middle of the car and the cover. A car cover protects your car from light, dust, and the accidental bump. It will do this whether the car is stored indoors or outdoors.

It should be noted the Data contained in this article applies to short-term storage. Short term storehouse is a duration of several months, not to be confused with long term storage, which lasts for a duration of several years. Vehicles stored long term need to have much more in-depth preparations than those described here.

Whether you consequent these steps or not when storing your vehicle, it is leading that you have a plan that will eliminate the four biggest problems of storehouse (light, moisture, climatic characteristic extremes, and vermin). By doing so, you will ensure that your car will not only look like it did prior to storage, but even possibly like the day you bought it... And hopefully for many years to come.

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