How long do RV Coach batteries last?

The bottom line is a little routine maintenance and recharging a discharged battery as soon as possible will extend the life of the battery. RV batteries can and should last 5 to7 years, rather than 1 to 2 years.

What should I do if my RV battery is not charging?

Most of the time you will need to replace the problematic battery. You will need to replace the batteries with a new one or reconditioned 12-Volt RV batteries. Though if you have the time on your hands, you might be able to find a battery technician who can recondition your batteries for a minimal charge.

What kind of battery charger does coach RV use?

I have checked the 120VAC to 12VDC inverter that I assume is supposed to charge the coach batteries. It produces 13.5 VDC (with no load) and powers all of the 12V components in the RV. The RV uses an Intellitec battery disconnect system. Inside the door are two switches to disconnect the chassis and coach batteries (see photo below).

Where do I Disconnect the coach battery in a RV?

The RV uses an Intellitec battery disconnect system. Inside the door are two switches to disconnect the chassis and coach batteries (see photo below). Also below photos of the Intellic disconnect relays inside the power distribution box that’s in the engine compartment.

Why is my coach battery not fully charging?

A drop in the house battery bank voltage from 13.3 to 12.1 in just a couple of minutes indicates either a MASSIVE draw or much more likely one or more bad batteries. So, I would start by fully charging them and have them load tested. A bad battery can give all kinds of weird symptoms.

Can a coach battery be used in an RV?

As a safety on many RV vehicles, there is a switch on the dash that will allow the RV’er to combine the chassis and coach battery power while tying to start the engine or the generator. This should be done only in an emergency – and carefully!

Why is the battery on my RV not charging?

If you check the batteries with a multimeter or voltage meter an hour later, they should still give you the same fully charged reading. If the voltage numbers are going down, then it’s likely a battery problem. Most of the time you will need to replace the problematic battery.

Why are my coach batteries not charging on shore power?

The coach batteries are not being charged when I’m connected to shore power. I’ve verified this by measuring the voltage at the battery terminals when on shore power. There is no change in voltage when I connect to shore power.

Can a coach battery power a washer and dryer?

The coach batteries will not be able to power your Roof AC units or Washer/Dryer – those are high amperage draw appliances that would literally suck all the energy from those batteries too quickly!