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Old 05-29-2018, 08:19 PM   #1
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Batteries Drain after 12 hrs

I have two 12 volt Interstate batteries with 130 AH each so 260 AH for the coach. I bought the batteries new on 7/2015 so less then 3 years old and load banked them and they tested fine. My question is I fully charge them through the generator and they only last 12 hours. I have a 2014 Four Winds 31E with standard equipment. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.

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Old 05-29-2018, 08:37 PM   #2
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The batteries last, depending on what devices you have on line. Are you saying you've done this before and they lasted longer? Ejk
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Old 05-29-2018, 08:49 PM   #3
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Too me...3 years on a battery that makes it's living going from a full charge to mostly dead, over and over and over, is a good life span. I would just change them out. What's the warranty on the batteries?...the warranty usually coincides with life expectancy, not counting the free replacement period.
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Old 05-29-2018, 09:12 PM   #4
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Too me...3 years on a battery that makes it's living going from a full charge to mostly dead, over and over and over, is a good life span. I would just change them out. What's the warranty on the batteries?...the warranty usually coincides with life expectancy, not counting the free replacement period.
I 2nd that. I usually change them out in car and RV after 3 years. It is not worth the inconvenience to me of having them die at a bad time, which is every time one has failed.
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Old 05-29-2018, 11:33 PM   #5
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Thanks for the replies. The batteries warrantee is prorated so I will look into new ones cost.
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