Need to replace starting batteries.

[mbulriss]

Nelson,

Yes, that is how that dash switch should tie the battery banks together. My 91
also has an LED on the dash to indicate when the switch is pushed to the right
and the banks are tied together. If the house batteries are fully charged, they
should definitely help the starting. However, the rely on the back firewall has
to work to tie the battery banks together. It may help to have someone flip the
switch while you stand back there listening to be sure the relay engages.

FWIW, I use the same batteries as Tommy, just because they are easier to find on
the road if I need a replacement while traveling.

Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX - heading to get a battery for the Suburban!

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "nelsons" wrote:
>
> Thanks Tommy,
> I had my Switch on LOW. I just switched it to HIGH. Maybe you can help me
regarding the "Battery Switch on the dash". I thought if I push the switch all
the way to the right it would add the HOUSE batteries and allow the bus to crank
easier?
> In my case it did not work.
> Thanks Again,
> Nelson
> Westmister, Md 40ft WB
>
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> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "magnus caeruleus avis"
wrote:
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> >
> > Nelson:
> >
> > Everybody has their own opinion as to batteries. Almost three years ago, I
replaced all of my batteries, starting and house with Maitenance Free Interstate
Workaholics. I bought the Charge Wizard chip for my two InteliPower inverters
and I keep my bird plugged up all the time. Not a problem in all the time I've
had them and I was able to buy them (all 16) for about 90 bucks apiece. I agree
wholeheartedly in trading with a local dealer that you know, that way if you
have a problem you've got somebody to talk to. I don't know how your coach is
configured but on mine in the electrical compartment (rear streetside), you
should have the "high/low" switch flipped to "high", that way all my batteries
will charge simultaneously.
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "nelsons" wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello All,
> > > Just got back from overseas and found that I need to replace my 3 starting
batteries. Does anyone recommend a replacement type? Also can they be replaced
just like a car battery? I notice an orange wire to the plus side of one on the
batteries; do not know what it is for. Do I have to be cautioned about anything
before doing this? I am aware that you don't touch leads and remove the AC from
the wall.
> > > Thanks
> > > Nelson
> > > Westminster, Md.
> > > 1994 40ft WB
> > >
> >
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