Battery Replacement/Upgrade - Page 2

MoJoe1003 · 05-01-2020, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bclemens

2 was standard for years. That is all the weight that the slide out tray was rated for. we went to a fixed bracket to get to 3. I believe it was a more recent change, but I would have to look to be sure.

Here’s the thing, my coach doesn’t have the slide out tray, it’s fixed. But, only two house batteries. Before Corey left we discussed it and he said when I come up for the tile replacement we would work it out.

EdandShelley · 05-01-2020, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bclemens

2 was standard for years. That is all the weight that the slide out tray was rated for. we went to a fixed bracket to get to 3. I believe it was a more recent change, but I would have to look to be sure.

Makes sense... we have a fixed tray (does not slide). Could be production cut over.

EdandShelley · 05-03-2020, 08:25 AM

New batteries batteries have arrived. Documenting project below for anyone that wants to take this relatively simple one on. Our goal is to increase the house amp hours and go with all AGM vs the chassis lead acid batteries.

First...we documented the connections

Removed batteries and tray. Cleaned up tray and supports below the tray. Allowing paint to dry for a few days.

Out with the old and prepping new batteries. Going with LifeLine GPL-4DL house batteries and FullThrottle FT1100-31 chassis batteries.

Will add pictures as the progress completes this week. Next steps will be:

- Install batteries with additional hold downs

- Build a few more jumpers for the additional house battery to be tied in parallel to increase amp hours while keeping 12V system

- Will also have to adjust the Inverter setting for the increase in amp hours to 630.