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

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Andy,

More is almost always better, But recheck the height of the T125.
It is taller and this height would not fit into our 88 FC, Also the
T125 is a really heavy battery. Take a look at Deka batteries.

http://www.eastpenn-deka.com/

The specs for the 6 volt Deka batteries are about the same as the
popular Trojans. The Deka is mfg. in Pennsylvania , A battery
distributor stated there is about a 15 to $20, savings per battery if
you are located East on the Mississippi because of the Trojan
shipping cost from the West coast.??...
But this may just be a sales pitch............
I purchased 6 Deka batteries, because they were available, had the
post type connectors, and yes they were less cost than the Trojans,
Only six months old , But so far they are good.,

Bill 88 FC with lots of stored energy

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Andy Coleman"
wrote:
>
> 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
> > >
> >
>