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04-28-2020, 12:31 PM
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House Battery Access
Hi. We just purchased a 2020 Bounder. The house batteries are under the stairs. We’re finding it difficult to access. The bolts are very large. Maybe 3/4”. The largest flat head screwdriver I can find is 5/8” which wont give enough torque. Anyone have suggestions?
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04-28-2020, 12:40 PM
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Not sure what you’re trying to do under there. Yes, a number of Class A motorhomes from different manufacturers have the house batteries there, so yours are really no different.
Most batteries are held down with threaded bolts and you loosen the clamps by using socket heads. Do you have photos of what you’re working on?
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04-28-2020, 12:42 PM
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Welcome to iRV2. 
I take it that the screw head measures about 3/4" across . But I agree with Ken that a picture would be nice.
Have you looked for a 3/8" drive screw driver bit the size you need , so you can use a ratchet ?
I know I have one , but as my wife points out OFTEN, not everyone has a 55 year collection of tools in the garage.
When you do get the existing screws out , maybe look into replacing them with , torx or allen drive screws, with bits for 3/8" drive.
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04-28-2020, 01:18 PM
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House Battery Access- photo
Attached a photo.
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04-28-2020, 01:18 PM
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Attached a photo. The bolt is inverted a bit so hard to get to.
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04-28-2020, 01:21 PM
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Well, what I’m doing is trying to gain access to use an external charging source. The batteries are draining to point the slides wont completely go out.
I dont have access to 50 amp to plug in.
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04-28-2020, 01:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CDewid
Well, what I’m doing is trying to gain access to use an external charging source. The batteries are draining to point the slides wont completely go out.
I dont have access to 50 amp to plug in.
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You specified '50 amp'. Do you have access to electric at all? If so you can use adapters to get from whatever is available to 50 amp connection. Naturally you'll only have available whatever amperage you're plugged into, but that should be enough to run the onboard charger.
BTW, MY rig specifies one of engine running or plugged in to shore power or generator running before moving the slides, because they are very high draw. Yours may be different, but if you're not sure you may want to check the owners manual.
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04-28-2020, 01:38 PM
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As mentioned 3/8" drive is an option .
NAPA; Auto Zone should be able to get you what you need.
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04-28-2020, 01:42 PM
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House Battery
It’s strange. Even with the generator running, the slides won’t go out all the way. Dealer service center said they’re confident its that the batteries are drained too far. We bought a diehard portable trickle charger but need to access the battery.
We’re obviously very new to this so figuring things out as we go along.
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04-28-2020, 01:57 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club
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Really should try running engine if you haven’t. That gives the slides full 14 or so bolts if alternator. That trickle charger is not going to help much.
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04-28-2020, 01:59 PM
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Don't know about your new Bounder, but I never deploy or retract the slide on my vintage Eagle without the engine running.
Fire her up and let the alternator charge the batteries vs. the genset. The genny will take a LONG time to recharge your house batteries.
Once you access the batteries, go to your local Harbor Freight and get an el cheapo 3 stage battery charger and use it to bring your batteries back to life.
As you just purchased a brand new rig, it is not unusual for the batteries to be a state of discharge.
Congrats on your new Bounder!
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04-28-2020, 02:18 PM
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Something else to look at is the battery condition itself.
If your rig sat for a long time and the battery was drained, it may have frozen and be in need of replacement.
Maybe have all your batteries tested by a shop when you get the access cover off.
Happy Glamping.
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04-28-2020, 03:19 PM
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House Battery
Running the engine doesn't help either.
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04-28-2020, 03:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CDewid
Running the engine doesn't help either.
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It may be that battys are flat dead and not accepting charge from charger via gen or alternator?
If shorted cell maybe blown fuse in charging circuit???
Agree gotta get access to batty to see what's up.
You dont have a batty disconnect sw that's off do you?
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