11-11-2013, 09:20 AM
We are traveling from KS -TX-NM-AZ to California , its long trip and I noticed our engine battery showing only 12,7 Volts on the digital board & on our dash in analog gauge under 12 V
I checked battery cables and they are super tight , and cables are very clean near the clamps.
When we used Generator at rest stop the levels are 13,8 V
I tested Battery and was 13 + V right at the posts , but that was right after we stopped generator.
So , my questions is while driving is the battery should be around 13+V or under 13 Volts is normal?
Batteries are only in second season and we got them from Newell Also, I regularly check the water levels.
I also check my drive belts and they are tight!
We been on the road now 16 months and drive about every 2 weeks to every month and always battery showed fully charged ar around 13 V while driving!
I checked battery cables and they are super tight , and cables are very clean near the clamps.
When we used Generator at rest stop the levels are 13,8 V
I tested Battery and was 13 + V right at the posts , but that was right after we stopped generator.
So , my questions is while driving is the battery should be around 13+V or under 13 Volts is normal?
Batteries are only in second season and we got them from Newell Also, I regularly check the water levels.
I also check my drive belts and they are tight!
We been on the road now 16 months and drive about every 2 weeks to every month and always battery showed fully charged ar around 13 V while driving!
Les & Cheryl Korcala
Fulltime on the road hub base in Montana
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