Consequences of Dead, DEAD batteries?

[rvrepairnut]

Originally Posted by BFlinn181

Vast experience vs vast experience with data. Who you goin' to believe? The OP asked about dead batteries in an RV he has no history of. Should he buy with discount, have batteries replaced as part of the deal or not? The rest of this is just chest bumping.

buy MH and hope to get a slightly reduced price.(enough for new batterys)Wait and see how the batterys work out before replacing.He may be pleasently surprized

[WoodGlue]

Originally Posted by BFlinn181

The OP is interested in buying a RV that has dead batteries as it sits on the lot. He doesn't know the past history, how old or how many times the batteries have been allowed to go below 11.5 volts. I believe his best bet is to negotiate a price reduction enough to cover new batteries. If the dealer insists in replacing batteries, he needs to make sure they are sized and rated for the coach.

Thank you!!

[TRELL]

If the dealers says he will replace them get it in writing.Make sure their in before handing over the cash.

[Hipshot]

When I checked out the Bounder the engine cranked right up but the house batteries were dead. This coach had less than 3,000 miles on it and was 3 years old. Dealer said "we will charge um right up". I asked him to show them to me. They pulled the top step and there sat two of the cleanest Trojen 6V batteries you ever, with bulges on all sides. I popped the capps and they were bone dry. Bottom line the dealer knocked off $300 for batteries and I replaced them myself from the local golf cart shop. Get the dealer to knock off a few hundred and replace them yourself with what you want.