Battery looses Charge - I’m at a loss

mechanicmark said
Anything over about 15-20 m.a.is too much. A bulb on is about 250-300. Popular bad spots on those Dakotas were the harness by washer fluid jug(spilled fluid corrosive to wires,voltage cross tracking) and under floor matting/carpet. Also make sure trailer light plug-in is clean and dry. Thats where checking with a DVOM can help, as 100 ma draw can indicate a pregnant wire type situation.

Thanks! I will check those areas; no trailer light plug so good to go there.

Mike69cuda said
Do you have relays in the box under the hood? I have had a couple stick in the on position and drain the battery. Hook up your test bulb and take them out one by one.

All the relays (5 or 6 IIRC) are in the PDC. Will check them as well