How to Maintain Your RV Battery Cables

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Corrosion on your battery cables or terminals can indicate an old or improperly functioning battery.

Difficulty: Moderately challenging

Instructions

Step 1

Select battery cables according to your battery's size and routing length.
Step 2

Exercise caution when choosing ready-made cables because insulation can conceal the size of the gauge wire.
Step 3

Avoid cables with bolt-on terminals because they cannot be properly sealed to prevent corrosion.
Step 4

Check the cables for breaks, corrosion or stripped insulation.
Step 5

Check that the terminals are tightly fitted to the ends of the cable.
Step 6

Remove cables from the battery, negative first, and clean with a solution of baking soda and water.
Step 7

Clean the terminal posts with the same solution.
Step 8

Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the terminal posts. Reconnect the cables to the battery.