Battery Access

[Piperflyer]

Has anyone done any kind of mod on the battery box to make it easier to check the batteries water level? My BH will more than likely take me a good half hour or more to get to the batteries in the box, with the way the battery box was made and put together......

 

[sengli]

Seems as if I have seen a battery water level system some place sold for this application. It basically sensed the level in the batteries and topped them off automatically. I think it was really made for class A RV's, as they have alot more batteries on board than we do. We are not full timers so I typically check my batteries level twice a year, and it hasnt been an issue really so far.

 

[Oregon_Camper]

Can you post a picture of your battery box? On my BH, I can access the battery the second I open the front hatch.

If the problem is unscrewing all those screws...that was a huge PITA.

I fixed all that when I moved to 2 Trojan T-1275 batteries. I replaced the factory battery box with a box from Lowes. I removed the vents flanges from the original battery boxes (large circle bit) and then attached to the box from Lowes. I now have 2 of these in the battery area, both venting from top and bottom. I can open the top by simply unsnapping the covers.

 

[ksucats]

I was looking at mine the day before yesterday to see how I was going to check them - it is going to be a royal PITA was I have two terminals on the top of mine with what looks like 10 or so screws holding the top on. I have no idea what is below the top -- I know that the coach was supposed to come with two batteries; dealer had the cover off when we did the delivery check and I saw two batteries but I did not pay any attention to the wiring from them to the cover. Regardless I like your idea of the box from Lowes with a snap type cover. definitely the way to go.

 

[pegmikef]

Mine are also in separate vented boxes in the generator compartment. I made the command decision that two screws in each box was sufficient to keep the covers tightly in place. I check them periodically and use a small funnel and a small pitcher to add water as needed.

 

[JanAndBill]

Mine are also in separate vented boxes in the generator compartment. I made the command decision that two screws in each box was sufficient to keep the covers tightly in place. I check them periodically and use a small funnel and a small pitcher to add water as needed.

I use 4 screws. I use distilled water in the batteries. A cheap turkey baster from the cut throat store makes the job a lot easier.

 

[pegmikef]

I use 4 screws. I use distilled water in the batteries. A cheap turkey baster from the cut throat store makes the job a lot easier.

Yeah, I also use distilled water, but I like the funnel better than the baster as I can add the water faster without having to continually reload the baster bulb.

 

[MTPockets]

Get rid of the screws.. I use small spring clips you can pick up at Lowes or ACE, etc... Just get the small ones with a strong grip, about .69 cents each.. I need a small flashlight to see the water, then add necessary water and clip the cover back on.

 

[donr827]

I used a Flow Rite battery watering system. Easy install and a real back saver. Can get them from CW or Amazon.
Don

 

[pegmikef]

Get rid of the screws.. I use small spring clips you can pick up at Lowes or ACE, etc... Just get the small ones with a strong grip, about .69 cents each.. I need a small flashlight to see the water, then add necessary water and clip the cover back on.

Perfect! Thanks for the tip.

 

[Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn]

I changed out mine to a storage box and added 2 more Batteries. you can check it out on my thread Project LM365 post #59
https://heartlandowners.org/showthread.php/54076-Project-LM-365?p=441141&viewfull=1#post441141
You can also use the quick fill water fill system from Camping World to make your life a lot easier.
(http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/qwik-fill-dual-12-volt-battery-watering-system/27037)
I,m using maintenance free batteries for now, we'll see how long they last. When I replace them I will be going to 4 - 6 volt's

 

[Gtoli]

Nice work Jerrod.

 

[Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn]

Thanks it was a fun project.

 

[carl.swoyer]

Yeah, I also use distilled water, but I like the funnel better than the baster as I can add the water faster without having to continually reload the baster bulb.

I went to harbor freight in Florida and bought a siphon primer bulb like on a boat fuel tank. It ha a clear line on each side. Put one end in a gallon of distilled water and siphon to each cell. Easy to store and no overfill

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[fzybear]

We have a 2015 LM 365 Key West that we bought in August '15. On Spring Break this week, I just checked the batteries for the first time. It was quite a bit longer than our 2002 5th whl to gain access to both sets of cells, but fortunately, they were all full. I enjoyed searching the forum for tips on the easiest method. I'm pretty sure I'll go with the storage bin method described below for future access. Great idea.

 

[Bogie]

This is what I use to check/top off battery water. No mess and never overfills. Easy to use unless you have limited space above the battery.

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/d...2934&keyword=battery+water&pt=N2231&ppt=C0061

 

[Lynn1130]

I use this and mine are pretty difficult to get to. This has always worked fine.

http://www.amazon.com/Cycle-Battery...58399987&sr=8-1&keywords=battery+water+filler

 

[marine4ever]

I just installed this nifty product by Flow Rite. Because our batteries are hermetically sealed in the factory enclosure box, I thought there MUST be a better way to top off my batteries without going through all the hassle of dissembling everything, filling, then re-assembling it all. Enter the solution....The Pro-Fill and Quik-Fill products from FlowRite. I just drilled a small hole in the top of the box, ran the hose through it and now, whenever I want to fill the batteries, I just drop the end of the hose into a gallon jug of distilled water and pump the squeeze bulb until I get resistance. Tadaa! Now I just put the chore on my monthly to-do list and it takes about 30-seconds to perform. I like easy!