Hi all,
We have a 2016 Grandby with OEM dual battery set-up (Exide Edge FP-AGM24DP x2) and roof top solar. Electricity has never been an issue, ever. However, on this last trip, after daily driving (and solar) charging, the batteries would be full in the evening, and then nearly dead in the AM. Even in the evening, running the water pump would cause the lights to dim extensively. This trip wasn't an issue, but planning a Winter trip, so definitely can't run out of power.
1. Is it a bit premature for these to fail just over 2 years old?
2. Is there something I can do to "reset" them... drain them dead, then recharge?
3. If they need to be replaced... go with something else, or same?
4. Going forward... battery maintenance... camper stored outside, so they're constantly being charged by solar. Is this less ideal? Should I keep them hooked up to shore power when camper not in use? Or unplug them entirely when not in use?
Thank you in advance!
We have a 2016 Grandby with OEM dual battery set-up (Exide Edge FP-AGM24DP x2) and roof top solar. Electricity has never been an issue, ever. However, on this last trip, after daily driving (and solar) charging, the batteries would be full in the evening, and then nearly dead in the AM. Even in the evening, running the water pump would cause the lights to dim extensively. This trip wasn't an issue, but planning a Winter trip, so definitely can't run out of power.
1. Is it a bit premature for these to fail just over 2 years old?
2. Is there something I can do to "reset" them... drain them dead, then recharge?
3. If they need to be replaced... go with something else, or same?
4. Going forward... battery maintenance... camper stored outside, so they're constantly being charged by solar. Is this less ideal? Should I keep them hooked up to shore power when camper not in use? Or unplug them entirely when not in use?
Thank you in advance!