Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 03-23-2016, 09:05 AM   #1
jmc
Weekend Camper
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location:
Posts: 19
Odor from battery

At different times my storage comp in my cruiser 5th wheel smells like rotten eggs any ideas
__________________
Jerry & Patricia
2010 CF31RE Cruiser
2008 Chevy 2500HD
jmc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-23-2016, 10:18 AM   #2
Family Vacation Member
 
hippy45's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Ontario Canada
Posts: 200
Normally caused by overcharging. Check you voltage. Also could be a propane leak.
__________________
2012 Z1 271BH
2009 F150,4.6 3V. 3.73LS,9.75"
hippy45 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-23-2016, 12:22 PM   #3
Seasonal Camper
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: California
Posts: 333
That's not good. Are your water levels high enough? Are you overcharging? Are the batteries properly vented?


Quote:
Over-charging a lead acid battery can produce hydrogen sulfide. The gas is colorless, very poisonous, flammable and has the odor of rotten eggs. Hydrogen sulfide also occurs naturally during the breakdown of organic matter in swamps and sewers; it is present in volcanic gases, natural gas and some well waters. Being heavier than air, the gas accumulates at the bottom of poorly ventilated spaces. Although noticeable at first, the sense of smell deadens the sensation with time and potential victims may be unaware of its presence.

As a simple guideline, hydrogen sulfide becomes harmful to human life if the odor is noticeable. Turn off the charger, vent the facility and stay outside until the odor disappears.
Health Concerns with Batteries - Battery University
__________________
Dave Edmiston
2015 Crossroads Elevation Homestead toy hauler
2014 Dodge RAM 3500 4x4 Diesel Dually
dedmiston is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-23-2016, 06:47 PM   #4
Full Time Camper
 
Kamper Dave's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: WI
Posts: 563
Your Break-Away cable hasn't been pulled has it?
__________________
2010 CROSSROADS CRUISER CR31RE
2012 RAM 3500 ST + CHROME
Kamper Dave is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-23-2016, 07:00 PM   #5
Site Team
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: WI.
Posts: 9,153
Quote:
Originally Posted by hippy45 View Post
Normally caused by overcharging. Check you voltage. Also could be a propane leak.

I agree.
You should check the convertor and see if it is charging properly.
Are your battery/batteries requiring more water then they use to? If so, that is a good indication of over charging.
Lloyd is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Crossroads RV or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 04:52 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
×