From: theise@panix.com   
      
   On Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:36:58 -0500,   
     George Anthony  wrote:   
   >  On 4/29/2024 9:19 AM, Ted Heise wrote:   
   > > In the way of an update regarding the issues I posted about a   
   > > month ago...   
      
   > >>   2) I'm suspicious of the battery (Interstate SRM-24).  It   
   > >>      was dead after just 5-6 weeks in storage (fully   
   > >>      disconnected).  After conditioning and charging, it   
   > >>      seemed fine--but after just a day on electric heating it   
   > >>      was dead again.  The refrigerator was on propane so   
   > >>      there shouldn't have been a lot else drawing from the   
   > >>      battery.  Am I expecting too much?   
   > >   
   > > I'm still not sold on this battery, but the dealer thought it   
   > > was (and should be) okay.  On the other hand, it was at 84%   
   > > when I picked up the trailer on Saturday, and down to 70%   
   > > after a couple of hours towing--with the 7-pin connected.  I   
   > > checked the output at the towing vehicle, and it read ~14 V.   
   > > Not sure what to think about this matter.   
   >   
   >  I may have missed it but did you check the specific gravity of   
   >  each cell? Check the voltage at the trailer battery (while   
   >  connected to tow vehicle with the engine running. Also, be sure   
   >  you have good ground connections.   
      
   Ah, good suggestions.  I got rid of my spec grav tester when I   
   quit working on my own cars, but will pick up a new one.  I'll   
   also check the other pieces you pointed out.   
      
   Thanks!   
      
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   Ted Heise             West Lafayette, IN, USA   
      
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