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Old 07-11-2017, 02:40 PM   #1
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Best chassis battery?

I have a 1996 Fleetwood Jamboree Searcher Ford E-350 . Is it supposed to have 2 batteries within the engine/ chassis? Secondly, what is the most effective number of Cold cranking amps for it. I just looked at what I have and I only have one battery in the chassis and it's a
Prestoline 65PPM
CCA 650
CA 800
IS this enough amps to properly start the engine or do/ should I get one that is higher rated? I ask this because when turning the ignition it tends to feel like there isn't enough draw from the battery to get her going. She does start but it feels strained and I need to let it run for 15 min or it will stall.
Battery was replaced not by me in OCTOBER 2016.
ANY IDEAS? HELP ; ) AND THANK YOU!
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Old 07-11-2017, 02:48 PM   #2
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Check the charging system
Load test the battery
Check the battery & started cables for corrosion
Check make sure started bolts are tight
Check the ground cable to block connection, tightness & corrosion
Check water level in battery
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Old 07-11-2017, 03:21 PM   #3
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What size engine? Looking at 1996 ford E350 chassis, there were a few engines available. The 7.5 diesel probably would do better with a 850 CCA.....however a gas motor should be fine with what you have. How cold do the winters get where you are going ?

If you have to idle it for 15 minutes, that has nothing to do with the battery....sounds like the engine might need a tune up.

Starter motor could be tired also.
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