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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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Checking RV battery???

I was told to ck the water level in my battery on my trailer. It is a Centennial Deep cycle and there is a little clear window you can look down in. Seems like it has a green tinge to it but not sure... How do you ck the water in these things? THanks!
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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im not 100% positive but i believe if it has the sight window you are speaking of it is a sealed (maintenance free) battery, no way to check water.
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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Yeah, the little window is found on some AGM (Absorbed Glass Matt) that do not require water to be added.

It's still a good idea to wash up the battery and clean the posts and cables.
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 10:40 AM
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Thanks so I will leave it alone!
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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If you have a meter check dc volts if it reads under 12volts no need to check water get new battery
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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If its sealed like our stock truck batteries its really difficult to get the lids off. Having always put water in batteries (even maint free) I just had to try opening one of mine. Its the one that looks like a monkey with an axe attacked it.
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