Battery Issue

[Calvin]

I have placed 2 differentDiehard Batteries in my TA. They have not lasted long. I don't know if I have a short somewhere. The amp meter is showing around 14.3, which if memory serves correct is normal and means is charging. Any ideas where i should start to track this down?

 

[Bonkers]

What is your definition of "lasted long" and what exactly
was the reason given for the failure of the battery itself?
Viper engine management computers are known for parasitic
draws that will kill even the best batteries over a few years
if its not driven regularly (as in more than once a week.)
If you do not have a quality tender to protect the draw
(I use Battery Tender 5amps for my Optimas) the repeated
drain will cause the cells to develop memory issues and
prevent charging from any source.