Run the car and check with the voltage tester if you got about 12.9 Volts or so. If not, it does not charge. If yes, it does but your old battery might need to be changed if it does not hold charge. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Daniel Rotblatt" <d.rotblatt@VERIZON.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 1:50 PM Subject: Is my Aux Battery Charging
How can I tell if my Aux Battery will charge? My Weekender came with an ancient dead Aux Battery (at least I assume it was dead - it was low on battery fluid in several cells). I'm heading off to Mammoth Lakes in a week for a week. I have a basic inverter and an extra regular battery I thought I'd slap in for the trip so the kids could have fans or use computers. How can I tell if that battery will charge? It's the stock system. I'm pretty good with mechanics, but i'm clueless with all the electrical stuff - I understand basic circuits but thats about all. Thanks in advance! Dan Los Angeles, CA '85 Westy Weekender |
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