 |
|
04-18-2007, 09:04 AM
|
#1
|
|
Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Central Illinois
Posts: 97
|
I have a '99 Hurricane 29D. It still has the original chassis battery, which I will probably have to replace soon.
Has anyone found a way to get to the battery? It looks like the grill can be removed easily, but not sure that will get to the battery.
__________________
Grumpy and Mrs. C.
From the corrupt state of Illinois
|
|
|
|
| |
|
 |
Join the #1 RV Forum Today - It's Totally Free!
iRV2.com RV Community - Are you about to start a new improvement on your RV or need some help with some maintenance? Do you need advice on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally FREE!
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with other RV owners, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create an RV blog, send private messages and so much, much more!
|
|
04-18-2007, 09:04 AM
|
#2
|
|
Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Central Illinois
Posts: 97
|
I have a '99 Hurricane 29D. It still has the original chassis battery, which I will probably have to replace soon.
Has anyone found a way to get to the battery? It looks like the grill can be removed easily, but not sure that will get to the battery.
__________________
Grumpy and Mrs. C.
From the corrupt state of Illinois
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
04-23-2007, 02:04 PM
|
#3
|
|
Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Central Illinois
Posts: 97
|
Apparently those batteries last forever! No one seems to have an answer for me.
__________________
Grumpy and Mrs. C.
From the corrupt state of Illinois
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
04-26-2007, 12:57 AM
|
#4
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: AMESBURY MA.
Posts: 2,105
|
I have no clue on your battery set up.I have a friend who I will see in less then 2 weeks who has a 99 hurricane.I will ask him and check it out.On mine it is located on passenger side.It will be a chore when it is my turn.Windshield washer resivior is on oposite side and its a bear filling it.
__________________
Frankie
2006 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE 34N F-53
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
04-26-2007, 07:03 AM
|
#5
|
|
Senior Member
Appalachian Campers Nor'easters Club Solo Rvers Club Coastal Campers Florida Cooters Club
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Silver Springs, FL / Northwest, NJ
Posts: 2,367
|
Hi All,
I have a 2000 Windsport and knock on wood so far original chassis battery is still good  !! However I think it might be time to change both of my coach batteries, but at least they will be easy since they are on a slide out tray !!
__________________
AL & Mickey "The Boston"! Summer: Sussex County, NJ & Winter: Silver Springs, FL Camping since 1967 and RVing since 1990! A 2000 Windsport 33SL, Toad 2005 Yamaha 650 V-Star Classic on a 5X10 open flat trailer WATCH FOR MOTORCYCLES !!
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
04-26-2007, 09:31 AM
|
#6
|
|
Senior Member
Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Oakhurst, N.J.
Posts: 1,481
|
Al FYI, I replaced mine with Sears Diehard B4 we went to Florida, so far I'm very satisfied....bud
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
04-26-2007, 09:55 AM
|
#7
|
|
Member
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Central Illinois
Posts: 97
|
I guess I should have told you where my battery is. It is located just behind the front bumper, in the middle of the coach. Appears that they installed it before the front cap was installed. You would need arms 4 foot long, just to touch it.
__________________
Grumpy and Mrs. C.
From the corrupt state of Illinois
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
04-26-2007, 12:02 PM
|
#8
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: AMESBURY MA.
Posts: 2,105
|
Any way you can get at it from bottom.Between bumper and radiator.Could a skinny guy get in there.If someone turned a wrench to connect it it can be disconnected.
__________________
Frankie
2006 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE 34N F-53
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
04-26-2007, 12:33 PM
|
#9
|
|
Senior Member
Appalachian Campers Nor'easters Club Solo Rvers Club Coastal Campers Florida Cooters Club
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Silver Springs, FL / Northwest, NJ
Posts: 2,367
|
Hey Bud,
Thanks for the heads up ! they are 12V deep cycle right?
__________________
AL & Mickey "The Boston"! Summer: Sussex County, NJ & Winter: Silver Springs, FL Camping since 1967 and RVing since 1990! A 2000 Windsport 33SL, Toad 2005 Yamaha 650 V-Star Classic on a 5X10 open flat trailer WATCH FOR MOTORCYCLES !!
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
04-26-2007, 01:55 PM
|
#10
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: AMESBURY MA.
Posts: 2,105
|
Al, for the money,I would go with 2- 6 volt .
More storage.
__________________
Frankie
2006 FOUR WINDS HURRICANE 34N F-53
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
04-27-2007, 02:12 AM
|
#11
|
|
Senior Member
Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Oakhurst, N.J.
Posts: 1,481
|
Yes Al, deep cycle Marine/RV batteries..
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
08-10-2007, 03:49 AM
|
#12
|
|
Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 58
|
Hi Al,
I believe you are the person out there I have been looking for to gain knowledge and pick your brain about our motor home. A couple of months ago my wife Debi and I purchased our first Class A 2000 WindSport 30' motor home and are loving it. The MH had 24K miles and in excellent condition. We've made three trips in-state (Washington) so far and will take off in January on an extended trip. I'd love to talk with you more about your experiences with your WindSport. Bill aka: Willynojob<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by AL:
Hi All,
I have a 2000 Windsport and knock on wood so far original chassis battery is still good !! However I think it might be time to change both of my coach batteries, but at least they will be easy since they are on a slide out tray !! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
__________________
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
08-10-2007, 06:50 AM
|
#13
|
|
Community Moderator
Nor'easters Club Newmar Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salisbury,Ma. 01952
Posts: 13,617
|
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Grumpy9:
I have a '99 Hurricane 29D. It still has the original chassis battery, which I will probably have to replace soon.
Has anyone found a way to get to the battery? It looks like the grill can be removed easily, but not sure that will get to the battery. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I had the same setup on my CA-2, center below radiator and four foot arms to reach.  
The hood opening was not to large also had to tie up hood so I could reach inside but also used a 1' step so I could reach over hood opening. The grill opening had fiber glass struts so removing metal grill would not help.
Over the top was the best way. 
Had to use alot of WD-40 to free up nuts on hold down brakets and removed easily. Used lub to protect the nuts for future work.
Both chassis and two house batts were in this same location. 
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
08-11-2007, 07:10 PM
|
#14
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Atlanta, GA. , South Beach, FL. Naples, Fl , Coral Gables,FL.
Posts: 1,109
|
Great info guys keep it coming, I am just wondering if Camping World will installed main chassis battery? Or do they sell them? . I know they sell deep cycle RV batteries INTERSTATE.
my couch is just 1 year old , but you never know 
__________________
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
»
Recent Discussions
»
Upcoming Rallies
No events scheduled in
the next 365 days.
|
»
iRV2 on facebook
|
Chevy Camaro Forum
Ford Mustang Forum
Jeep Wrangler Forum
Volkswagen Touareg Forum
Land Rover Defender Forum
