rv battery
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March 29, 2013
Recreational vehicle owners will need an RV battery to provide their vehicle with power. RV batteries are lead acid devices that have a number of cells that manufacturers attach in a series. A cell emits about 2.1 volts of power. Therefore, a battery with 12 volts will feature six cells to produce 12.6 volts. Battery manufacturers make lead acid batteries from plates, lead and lead oxide. The elements are combined in an electrolyte substance that is a mixture of 64 percent water and 36 percent sulfuric acid. Keep in mind that lead acid batteries store electricity instead of creating it. Furthermore, the amount of charge that the power source can hold is based upon the size of the lead plates along with the electrolyte volume.
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June 23, 2011
Don’t believe all the negative news you hear about travel this year. The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) is predicting that RV sales will increase more than 7 percent in 2011. This would mark the second straight year sales have increased. It also is an indicator that Americans are choosing to travel again and enjoy some of the sites our great country offers!
Richard Curlin, an analyst with RVIA, says the RV market is expected to continue to grow at a reasonably robust pace, especially in view of the overall economic environment. He says factors helping the industry are that credit is more available,