Need to replace starting batteries.

[nelsons]

Hello Ron,
I just traced the "Orange Wire". It went back to the Electrical connection for
the trailer Hitch. I was the second owner of the coach. The previous owner must
have used this to charge his car battery or maybe a trailer light. I am just
going to remove it.
Thanks
Nelson
Westminster, Md 40' WB
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Ron Thompson wrote:
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> Its probably a circuit that someone added for a particular reason. Does it
look like someone just attached the Orange wire to the battery terminal or does
it look like a factory job. As long as you put it back where it belongs there
is no reason to fret.
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> Ron Thompson -Waller, Tx.
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> 1995 WLWB 42'
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> (cockyfox@...)
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> --- On Sat, 5/7/11, nelsons wrote:
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> From: nelsons
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Need to replace starting batteries.
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Saturday, May 7, 2011, 11:57 AM
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> I just checked my batteries and could not find a Cole Hersee battery switch.
It looks like the hot side of the batteries are attached to an isolated bolt on
a piece of aluminum behind the bank of batteries. The negative sides are also
attached to two bolts on the piece of aluminum. One at the start of the
batteries and one on the other end of the batteries. My only concern is this
orange wire with an inline fuse attached to the plus side of the first battery.
Not sure what this is for. Could not find any info in my documentation.
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> Nelson
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> Westminster, Md 40ft WB
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> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Fred Hulse" wrote:
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> > To buy batteries for your chassis it’s a good idea to buy from a
supplier you do business with and will be there for you if you have any warranty
issues in the future.
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> > There should be a Cole Hersee battery switch just above the batteries on the
firewall you need to turn to the off position before doing any work.Also remove
any 110 V
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> > source and turn of the inverter(s).Use baking soda and water for cleaning
the tray and cables also.Just remember battery acid is corrosive.
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> > It is also a good idea to take a picture of the setup before you begin in
case you are interrupted for any reason.
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> > Fred & Jeanne Hulse
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> > Morristown,Arizona
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> > 97 WLWB41
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[Gary Smith]

Ron, I am not against taking that picture, but a bunch of those cables will look alike once disconnected. Labeling them eliminates the concern over hooking up incorrectly. It also helps you to know that you aren’t missing a cable (fell out of sight behind the batteries) when you think you are done.

Gary

SOB

From: "cockyfox@sbcglobal.net"

Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2011 2:52 PM

To: "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com"

Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Need to replace starting batteries.

Take a picture with a digital camera. Much better way and no lost time. Ron Thompson -Waller, Tx. 1995 WLWB 42' (cockyfox@...) --- On Sat, 5/7/11, Gary Smith wrote: From: Gary Smith Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Need to replace starting batteries. To: "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com" Date: Saturday, May 7, 2011, 11:17 AM I don't own a BB, but would advise you to sketch out a diagram of your batteries as they sit in the tray, marking both positive and negative terminal locations. Then, using masking tape or labels, label your cable connections from left to right (for example: L+1, L+2, L-1, etc.), and annotate on your sketch. Be sure to get every cable, regardless of size. This will allow you to get the new batteries oriented properly and reconnect all the cables to the right terminal of the right battery. Gary SOB Sent from Gary's iPhone On May 7, 2011, at 12:00 PM, "Fred Hulse" <wlmailhtml:/mc/compose?to=fhulse@...> wrote: Hi Nelson To buy batteries for your chassis it’s a good idea to buy from a supplier you do business with and will be there for you if you have any warranty issues in the future. There should be a Cole Hersee battery switch just above the batteries on the firewall you need to turn to the off position before doing any work.Also remove any 110 V source and turn of the inverter(s).Use baking soda and water for cleaning the tray and cables also.Just remember battery acid is corrosive. It is also a good idea to take a picture of the setup before you begin in case you are interrupted for any reason. Fred & Jeanne Hulse Morristown,Arizona 97 WLWB41

[Ron Thompson]

Make sure it is not there for electric brakes on a tow or charging a break away battery. Ron Thompson -Waller, Tx. 1995 WLWB 42' (cockyfox@...) --- On Sat, 5/7/11, nelsons wrote: From: nelsons Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Need to replace starting batteries. To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, May 7, 2011, 2:31 PM Hello Ron, I just traced the "Orange Wire". It went back to the Electrical connection for the trailer Hitch. I was the second owner of the coach. The previous owner must have used this to charge his car battery or maybe a trailer light. I am just going to remove it. Thanks Nelson Westminster, Md 40' WB --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Ron Thompson wrote: > > Its probably a circuit that someone added for a particular reason. Does it look like someone just attached the Orange wire to the battery terminal or does it look like a factory job. As long as you put it back where it belongs there is no reason to fret. > > Ron Thompson -Waller, Tx. > > 1995 WLWB 42' > > (cockyfox@...) > > --- On Sat, 5/7/11, nelsons wrote: > > From: nelsons > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Need to replace starting batteries. > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Date: Saturday, May 7, 2011, 11:57 AM > > > > > > > >  > > > > > > > > > > Thank You for the information Fred. > > I just checked my batteries and could not find a Cole Hersee battery switch. It looks like the hot side of the batteries are attached to an isolated bolt on a piece of aluminum behind the bank of batteries. The negative sides are also attached to two bolts on the piece of aluminum. One at the start of the batteries and one on the other end of the batteries. My only concern is this orange wire with an inline fuse attached to the plus side of the first battery. Not sure what this is for. Could not find any info in my documentation. > > Thanks > > Nelson > > Westminster, Md 40ft WB > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Fred Hulse" wrote: > > > > > > Hi Nelson > > > To buy batteries for your chassis it’s a good idea to buy from a supplier you do business with and will be there for you if you have any warranty issues in the future. > > > There should be a Cole Hersee battery switch just above the batteries on the firewall you need to turn to the off position before doing any work.Also remove any 110 V > > > source and turn of the inverter(s).Use baking soda and water for cleaning the tray and cables also.Just remember battery acid is corrosive. > > > It is also a good idea to take a picture of the setup before you begin in case you are interrupted for any reason. > > > Fred & Jeanne Hulse > > > Morristown,Arizona > > > 97 WLWB41 > > > >

[nelsons]

Hello Ron,
I traced the wire to the trailer plug. It was on a terminal that usually not
used. My son reminded me that we might of used this wire to power the lights and
fans on my horse trailer when my daughter used to show horses.
Thanks
Nelson


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Ron Thompson wrote:
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> Make sure it is not there for electric brakes on a tow or charging a break
away battery.
>
> Ron Thompson -Waller, Tx.
>
> 1995 WLWB 42'
>
> (cockyfox@...)
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> --- On Sat, 5/7/11, nelsons wrote:
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> From: nelsons
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Need to replace starting batteries.
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Saturday, May 7, 2011, 2:31 PM
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> Hello Ron,
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> I just traced the "Orange Wire". It went back to the Electrical connection for
the trailer Hitch. I was the second owner of the coach. The previous owner must
have used this to charge his car battery or maybe a trailer light. I am just
going to remove it.
>
> Thanks
>
> Nelson
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> Westminster, Md 40' WB
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Ron Thompson wrote:
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> > Its probably a circuit that someone added for a particular reason. Does
it look like someone just attached the Orange wire to the battery terminal or
does it look like a factory job. As long as you put it back where it belongs
there is no reason to fret.
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> > Ron Thompson -Waller, Tx.
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> > 1995 WLWB 42'
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> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Need to replace starting batteries.
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> > Date: Saturday, May 7, 2011, 11:57 AM
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> > I just checked my batteries and could not find a Cole Hersee battery switch.
It looks like the hot side of the batteries are attached to an isolated bolt on
a piece of aluminum behind the bank of batteries. The negative sides are also
attached to two bolts on the piece of aluminum. One at the start of the
batteries and one on the other end of the batteries. My only concern is this
orange wire with an inline fuse attached to the plus side of the first battery.
Not sure what this is for. Could not find any info in my documentation.
>
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> > Thanks
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> > Nelson
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> > Westminster, Md 40ft WB
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> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Fred Hulse" wrote:
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> > > Hi Nelson
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> > > To buy batteries for your chassis it’s a good idea to buy
from a supplier you do business with and will be there for you if you have any
warranty issues in the future.
>
> >
>
> > > There should be a Cole Hersee battery switch just above the batteries on
the firewall you need to turn to the off position before doing any work.Also
remove any 110 V
>
> >
>
> > > source and turn of the inverter(s).Use baking soda and water for cleaning
the tray and cables also.Just remember battery acid is corrosive.
>
> >
>
> > > It is also a good idea to take a picture of the setup before you begin in
case you are interrupted for any reason.
>
> >
>
> > > Fred & Jeanne Hulse
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> >
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> > > Morristown,Arizona
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> > > 97 WLWB41
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