Installing Aux Battery & Prepping Box
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11-15-2006, 02:07
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Installing Aux Battery & Prepping Box
Odyssey Batteries. They are usung them on boats the space weight
reducuction is great. don't require to be filled don't spill over. Check them out Jim Riordan 88 WLWB XXV Stuart, Fl. --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Andy Coleman" > > Fellow Wanderlodgers: > > I'm in the process of installing an auxilliary starting battery in the > passenger front storage box of my 83' FC-35. > > Like many of you, I don't like the idea of having to fire up the > generator to start the bus after running the lights all night. > > In preparation for the battery installation, I've been removing the > stock felt that lines the inside of the front passenger box. Can > anybody recommend a paint that might stand up to a battery? I imagine > that I should also vent the box to prevent a build up of battery gases > - which is why I'm worried about the paint. > > Also, what size battery should I install? Half my box is taken up > with the engine air filter - so I don't have much room. My > Caterpillar mechanic told me that it is best to have two batteries in > sequence to start a big diesel engine. If I only have space for one, > what size should I use? > > Thanks everyone! I'll be posting photos of my air intake modification > with part numbers for everyone to use soon. My mod is a version of > the idea that Randy installed in Bruce's FC. > > Andy Coleman > Spring Lake Heights, NJ > 83' FC-35 > |
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Installing Aux Battery & Prepping Box - Andy Coleman - 11-14-2006, 11:02
Installing Aux Battery & Prepping Box - Leroy Eckert - 11-14-2006, 11:52
Installing Aux Battery & Prepping Box - Stephen H - 11-14-2006, 13:04
Installing Aux Battery & Prepping Box - Andy Coleman - 11-14-2006, 17:56
Installing Aux Battery & Prepping Box - Curt Sprenger - 11-14-2006, 18:17
Installing Aux Battery & Prepping Box - dspithaler@... - 11-14-2006, 20:24
Installing Aux Battery & Prepping Box - dspithaler@... - 11-14-2006, 20:30
Installing Aux Battery & Prepping Box - Larry - 11-15-2006, 00:55
Installing Aux Battery & Prepping Box - jqrjr - 11-15-2006 02:07
Installing Aux Battery & Prepping Box - Leroy Eckert - 11-15-2006, 04:47
Installing Aux Battery & Prepping Box - Leroy Eckert - 11-15-2006, 08:43
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