Battery Choices - Re: Getting Back on the Road this Weekend...

[Andy Coleman]

Hello Dan,

Thanks for your battery advice. It seems that others agree with you too.

I was on Trojan's website and also came across the T-125 golf cart
battery. It is the same size as the T-105, but a little more
powerful... But that does not mean it is better... Anybody have
experience with the T-125?

Thanks so much!

Andy

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ac7880" wrote:
>
> If your coach still has 4 6 volt golf cart batteries, then I would
> do Trojan T105s. I would replace all 4 at the same time.
>
> On your gen you should have 2 rocker switches too start it, one by
> driver, one in kitchen. Hold the rocker switch in the down position
> for the preheat for approx 15 to 20 seconds then push on the upward
> position and see if gen fires. If not, repeat.
>
> Dan previous 83 FC35, now 94 BB BMC 37'
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Andy Coleman"
> wrote:
> >
> > Fellow Wanderlodgers:
> >
> > After sitting around for 10 months, I'm finally getting ready to
> drive
> > out my 83 FC-35 and get it back on the road. During that time, I
> did
> > the following;
> >
> > Modified my air intake system.
> > Rebuilt and modified my power steering system.
> > Adjusted the valve lash.
> > Had the radiator cleaned and pressure checked.
> > Replace the racor and fuel filters.
> > Replaced all cooling hoses in front of the front tires.
> >
> > Two things I still have to tackle this weekend...
> >
> > Two of my four 6v starting batteries are showing a weak charge under
> > load - even after charging for many hours. Can somebody recommend
> to
> > me the best brand battery to replace them? A battery with good
> > starting power and good reserve to run lights and assessories?
> >
> > Finally, I'm having trouble starting my Perkins generator. The
> > previous owner used starting fluid to turn it over. I wonder if
> there
> > is a pre-heating device on the geny that isn't working? Might
> anybody
> > know how to replace it? The battery is fine.
> >
> > Any advice you can offer would be great!
> >
> > Looking to break in my coach on a cross country road trip this
> summer.
> > I turn the big 4-0, and can't think of a better way to spend it.
> >
> > I hope to post photos of my air intake and power steering upgrades
> > shortly.
> >
> > Thanks everyone!
> >
> > Andy Coleman
> > 83' FC-35
> > Spring Lake Heights, NJ
> >
>