Battery will not keep a charge

[greg825i]

Ok, after almost three months of sitting, I had to jump the battery to get started. It worked fine that day. Came back a week later it was fine then two weeks of non use needed a jump. Now another two weeks have passed and needed a jump again. In case you are wondering I keep it at my cabin and visit on weekends.

I can't believe I need a new battery after less than a year. Any one else have this problem? Any ideas what could be wrong. Everything is off and I can't believe that the clock draws a lot of power. I am stumped. Help:Cnfsd:

[ncbowhnter]

Had same problem. Bought a battery tender for about 30 bucks and now I don't have to worry abut it any more.

[Regulator]

You definitely need a Battery Tender....there's just enough electric draw for like the clock and whatever else stays powered up when it's sitting to drain the battery after an extended period of time...it'll happen with a new car or truck too...buy a Battery Tender and you will be good to go whenever you want to turn the ignition switch and go....

I have a bunch of Battery Tenders on all my motorcycles and my JD Garden Tractor...your batteries will last a bunch of extra years by keeping them on the Battery Tenders too...that's the added bonus!!!:Thmup:

Larry in MD :Jestr:

[J Grace]

I have a 855D (2011) and had battery trouble as well. Changed the alternator to 95amps. and changed the battery
to a Odyssey Extreme Battery. Also have a battery tender. Running to many extra electronic for the stock system.
This took care of all my needs!

J. Grace





Ok, after almost three months of sitting, I had to jump the battery to get started. It worked fine that day. Came back a week later it was fine then two weeks of non use needed a jump. Now another two weeks have passed and needed a jump again. In case you are wondering I keep it at my cabin and visit on weekends.

I can't believe I need a new battery after less than a year. Any one else have this problem? Any ideas what could be wrong. Everything is off and I can't believe that the clock draws a lot of power. I am stumped. Help:Cnfsd:

[greg825i]

I have a 855D (2011) and had battery trouble as well. Changed the alternator to 95amps. and changed the battery
to a Odyssey Extreme Battery. Also have a battery tender. Running to many extra electronic for the stock system.
This took care of all my needs!

J. Grace

Thanks for the replies. Looks like I have another reason to run electricity to the cabin. Been using a generator when I need power. Which Odyssey Extreme battery did you get?

[GATORDONE]

Check and make sure the alternator is charging correctly, You can also install a battery disconnect switch.

[jandrold]

For now just disconnect the battery when you leave. You will have to reset the clock that is if you use it.

Jim O.
USMC Ret.

[J Grace]

Thanks for the replies. Looks like I have another reason to run electricity to the cabin. Been using a generator when I need power. Which Odyssey Extreme battery did you get?

I used the Odyssey model # 34M-PC1500 battery. This also has the additional terminal posts for extra tie ins.
Not cheap but, holds a charge and more cranking power. Problem solved with out disconect.

J Grace

[purplewg]

For now just disconnect the battery when you leave. You will have to reset the clock that is if you use it.

Jim O.
USMC Ret.

Or just put a battery switch on the positive terminal that you can switch off/on as required. They run about $15.

[825joe]

You definitely need a Battery Tender....there's just enough electric draw for like the clock and whatever else stays powered up when it's sitting to drain the battery after an extended period of time...it'll happen with a new car or truck too...buy a Battery Tender and you will be good to go whenever you want to turn the ignition switch and go....

I have a bunch of Battery Tenders on all my motorcycles and my JD Garden Tractor...your batteries will last a bunch of extra years by keeping them on the Battery Tenders too...that's the added bonus!!!:Thmup:

Larry in MD :Jestr:

I agree. Same thing happened to me a couple times. Battery tender solves my problem.:Thmup:

[greg825i]

Or just put a battery switch on the positive terminal that you can switch off/on as required. They run about $15.

Took your advice and got a battery switch. Will install this weekend along with final wiring of lights. Thank you everyone for your advice.:Thmup:

[JimmyMac]

Or just put a battery switch on the positive terminal that you can switch off/on as required. They run about $15.

What are your thoughts on positive vs. ground switching? Ever notice that fuel injection systems ground switch just about everything, but boats and RV's tend to positive switch at the batteries? There must be a good reason...