Hi guys! I just returned from a 300 mile trip this past week,the other day I noticed that my battery overflowed some fluid on the ground. So I checked the voltage on the battery,it reads 13.50 volts.I also checked my reset post on the frame of my trailer,they also read 13.45 volts.These readings were taken with the trailer plugged into my house. The next test I did was unplug the trailer from the house, turn on my lights, and drain the battery down to around 10 volts. Then I plugged the trailer back in to the house. The battery after a few minutes came back up to 13+ volts. Which I assume that the system is working properly. So my question is why did my battery over flow fluid? I checked the fluid level in the battery before we left and is was O.K. I am wondering if I should be worried or not? I have a 2005 SunnyBrook 27ft, I haven't had any issues in the past.
Is it possible that one of the caps were not on all that tight and the movement of towing got the fluid splashing around a little?
Otherwise I would think it had been over charging and boiled over a bit. If you took the batteries down low and it was hot out maybe the two together was enough?
Somewhat of a mystery.
Good Luck!
Roy
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Was the battery at all hot or bubbling vigorously? Did it discharge to 10 volts fairly quick? Did one cell not need as much water as the others? That adds up to a bad cell and you need a new battery.
As far as filling, as long as the plates are covered it is fine to charge. When it is fully charged top off to 1/4" to 1/8" below the split ring that extends down into the cell. Use only distilled water. If you fill into the split ring there is a greater chance some eletrolyte will be pushed out. Careful as the "water" that comes out is actually a fairly strong solution of sulfuric acid. Rinse it off for 15+ minutes with cool water.
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First, Rinse the "overflow" off, clear water, NOW. it is highly corrosive if, in fact, it's battery fulid.
Next, tell us what brand and model of converter you have, All battery questions need to have that information included. It is important, You see SOME converters (including the one on my rig) will, from time to time, do a controlled overcharge (Equalize) of the batteries, IF you have over-filled the cell, this WILL cause "overflow" This is why it is suggested to fill to about 1/8 inch BELOW the split ring.
Does this harm the battery? Yes, does it help the battery, Generally... Yes, and on the balance sheet which is greater... I believe it helps more than it harms.
Next: For the near future check all cells often.. You may have a dying battery (for other reasons) this too can casue the symptom you cited.
But let us know what converter you got in that rig
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