dvdockery2
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We have owned a 36 ft motorhome and a 36 ft 5th wheel, and recently downsized to a 22ft travel trailer (Coleman CM1805RB20).
Got it home, plugged into our 30amp camper service line and later found the battery hot and bubbling over. After multiple attempts of cooling the battery, adding water with electrolytes (there was evidence this was not the first time it had boiled over), we looked for a disconnect like our other campers had -- that disconnects the battery from the charging system. NOTE: the battery did not overcharge during the 3-hour trip home connected to our pickup.
Can't find a disconnect. Can't find the converter. Can't leave the battery connected. Don't have the original owners manuals because we bought it used.
It looks like everything works on shore line with battery disconnected. Just hate to not have a working battery in case of emergency.
Any suggestions?
Got it home, plugged into our 30amp camper service line and later found the battery hot and bubbling over. After multiple attempts of cooling the battery, adding water with electrolytes (there was evidence this was not the first time it had boiled over), we looked for a disconnect like our other campers had -- that disconnects the battery from the charging system. NOTE: the battery did not overcharge during the 3-hour trip home connected to our pickup.
Can't find a disconnect. Can't find the converter. Can't leave the battery connected. Don't have the original owners manuals because we bought it used.
It looks like everything works on shore line with battery disconnected. Just hate to not have a working battery in case of emergency.
Any suggestions?
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