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<blockquote data-quote="wheelman55" data-source="post: 1859447" data-attributes="member: 19793"><p>Ask FTO, that 14.5v might be with the alternator charging at 14.5v. Use a multimeter to check battery charge after the vehicle sits overnight, WITH THE ENGINE OFF (not running).</p><p></p><p>You sure could have a parasitic gremlin. You can test this with a multimeter as well. Either google search how to track down the parasitic draw or maybe FTO will give a simplified explanation.</p><p></p><p>Those 20 mile commuting drives might not be replacing all of the charge deficit. Giving it a full charge with a high quality battery charger once a week might solve your issue.</p><p></p><p>There was a very informative thread on one of the Ford forums from a mechanic who’s F150 suffered from low charge due to short commutes. Maybe someone remembers where that is?</p><p></p><p>I use this Victron unit:</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DWJD84N/?tag=fordraptorforum-20[/URL]</p><p></p><p>I really like the X2 power batts. I go by how much does the battery weigh when choosing a new one. Those X2’s are heavy.</p><p></p><p>FWIW I replaced the battery in my 2018 Raptor with a factory battery because it was a bit heavier than the X2Power.</p><p></p><p>I think there was a post on the weights of X2Power/Motorcraft/Odyssey Red Top recently. All three were roughly the same.</p><p></p><p>Good luck with solving your drain issue and make sure to get back to us with the solution. This helps us all.</p><p></p><p>I’m happy to see that this forum is morphing towards supplying useful information as our vehicles age.</p><p></p><p>I’m active in three other forums that have amazing communities of helpful members. One is the solar forum sponsored by Arizona Wind and Sun, the other two are an OBS Ford forum and the Alfa Romeo BB.</p><p></p><p>I’m looking forward to FRF’s continued growth.</p><p></p><p>Thanks moderators for the forum!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wheelman55, post: 1859447, member: 19793"] Ask FTO, that 14.5v might be with the alternator charging at 14.5v. Use a multimeter to check battery charge after the vehicle sits overnight, WITH THE ENGINE OFF (not running). You sure could have a parasitic gremlin. You can test this with a multimeter as well. Either google search how to track down the parasitic draw or maybe FTO will give a simplified explanation. Those 20 mile commuting drives might not be replacing all of the charge deficit. Giving it a full charge with a high quality battery charger once a week might solve your issue. There was a very informative thread on one of the Ford forums from a mechanic who’s F150 suffered from low charge due to short commutes. Maybe someone remembers where that is? I use this Victron unit: [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DWJD84N/?tag=fordraptorforum-20[/URL] I really like the X2 power batts. I go by how much does the battery weigh when choosing a new one. Those X2’s are heavy. FWIW I replaced the battery in my 2018 Raptor with a factory battery because it was a bit heavier than the X2Power. I think there was a post on the weights of X2Power/Motorcraft/Odyssey Red Top recently. All three were roughly the same. Good luck with solving your drain issue and make sure to get back to us with the solution. This helps us all. I’m happy to see that this forum is morphing towards supplying useful information as our vehicles age. I’m active in three other forums that have amazing communities of helpful members. One is the solar forum sponsored by Arizona Wind and Sun, the other two are an OBS Ford forum and the Alfa Romeo BB. I’m looking forward to FRF’s continued growth. Thanks moderators for the forum! [/QUOTE]
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