Run the car and check with the voltage tester if you got about 12.9 Volts or
so.  If not, it does not charge.  If yes, it does but your old battery might
need to be changed if it does not hold charge.
Zoltan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Daniel Rotblatt" <d.rotblatt@VERIZON.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 1:50 PM
Subject: Is my Aux Battery Charging

How can I tell if my Aux Battery will charge?

My Weekender came with an ancient dead Aux Battery (at least I assume it was
dead - it was low on battery fluid in several cells).  I'm heading off to
Mammoth Lakes in a week for a week.  I have a basic inverter and an extra
regular battery I thought I'd slap in for the trip so the kids could have
fans or use computers.  How can I tell if that battery will charge?  It's
the stock system.

I'm pretty good with mechanics, but i'm clueless with all the electrical
stuff - I understand basic circuits but thats about all.

Thanks in advance!

Dan
Los Angeles, CA
'85 Westy Weekender