Took the "new" '74 26 foot Glacier out for a short test run last
Saturday, the sun was out for a while in NJ, and when it stalled at a
stop sign, the battery could not spin the engine fast enough to get it
restarted. Even with the switch in the "boost" position, it wasn't
sufficient so a quick call to my wife who arrived and, after hooking up
the jumper cables, the mighty 455 roared back into life. Time to replace
one or more batteries I suppose.
My question pertains to whether it is necessary to replace both
batteries up front with the same size ones or can I just buy a new
engine battery? Like at least one other person, I haven't had a whole
lot of luck following the electrical diagrams in the manuals yet but I
intend to study them more. I have a lot of time since I'm still working
and have not yet retired. The front battery tray was completely redone
just before I bought the coach last week so everything appears to be in
very good shape.
Any help will be greatly appreciated such as a good brand and size.
Happy motoring
Saturday, the sun was out for a while in NJ, and when it stalled at a
stop sign, the battery could not spin the engine fast enough to get it
restarted. Even with the switch in the "boost" position, it wasn't
sufficient so a quick call to my wife who arrived and, after hooking up
the jumper cables, the mighty 455 roared back into life. Time to replace
one or more batteries I suppose.
My question pertains to whether it is necessary to replace both
batteries up front with the same size ones or can I just buy a new
engine battery? Like at least one other person, I haven't had a whole
lot of luck following the electrical diagrams in the manuals yet but I
intend to study them more. I have a lot of time since I'm still working
and have not yet retired. The front battery tray was completely redone
just before I bought the coach last week so everything appears to be in
very good shape.
Any help will be greatly appreciated such as a good brand and size.
Happy motoring
