KeithS
Senior Member
I started opening up the rig today, trying to find a way to run DC power to a couple of places inside. I think I have a handle on a work around for that.
My question revolves around the batteries. The rig came with one, and the dealer installed another before I took delivery. The two are connected, positive to positive, and negative to negative, like I would have expected. However, the power to the rig was off of one battery, not from positive of battery 1 and negative from battery 2. Does it matter?
Now, a minor editorial rant. These batteries require periodic maintenance. The battery boxes and vent tubing require a good deal of effort to access, and one could plan to take about an hour to complete the job. On top of that, the boxes are in no way sealed, plus the vent tubing popped off as soon as I lifted the lid (fastened with what appeared to be electrical tape).
My question revolves around the batteries. The rig came with one, and the dealer installed another before I took delivery. The two are connected, positive to positive, and negative to negative, like I would have expected. However, the power to the rig was off of one battery, not from positive of battery 1 and negative from battery 2. Does it matter?
Now, a minor editorial rant. These batteries require periodic maintenance. The battery boxes and vent tubing require a good deal of effort to access, and one could plan to take about an hour to complete the job. On top of that, the boxes are in no way sealed, plus the vent tubing popped off as soon as I lifted the lid (fastened with what appeared to be electrical tape).