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Old 04-29-2018, 09:04 AM   #1
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Batteries

Should I be checking the water in the batteries of my 2018 Georgetown 378 XL? If so how often.
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Old 04-29-2018, 09:35 AM   #2
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From what I have heard, at a minimum at least once a month
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Old 04-29-2018, 10:29 AM   #3
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From what I have heard, at a minimum at least once a month
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Tried to post a pic of what my setup looks like, but wouldn't allow it.
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Old 04-29-2018, 12:36 PM   #4
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Not all batteries need water. Some are maintenance free. Like mine were in my 2013 378XL. Since then I replaced mine with 2 Trojan 1275 and a watering system. You may have 4 maintenance free batteries in which case no water is needed nor can you add water to them. They have sealed caps and are hard to remove.
Good luck and let us know what you find out.
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Old 05-01-2018, 02:32 PM   #5
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If the caps pop off, it is wet, a good idea to check monthly if you use it a lot. Otherwise a close inspection of posts, rust, water, connection tightness etc minimum 6 months. It is a lot easier than having to troubleshoot and fix problems later. Be sure the posts are coated with battery post corrosion preventer. Also check for a good clean ground connection at the frame, rust there can cause all kinds of problems that are difficult to figure out while on the road.
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