| need advice relocating batteries [message #306506] |
Sun, 04 September 2016 14:44  |
Bob S.
Messages: 143
Registered: October 2012
Location: Rapid City, SD
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I have 78 Royale with rear bath. My Onan recently produced its final volt and I was told it would cost more to repair (if parts were available) than it's worth. I shopped around and decided to purchase a slightly used Onan KY 4.0 micro-quiet. I was told (by a reliable source) that it would fit with out relocating the two house batteries that are located in the generator compartment. Unfortunately this information proved to be wrong. I also have a chassis battery and a 12 volt deep cycle house battery up front on the passenger side. I decided to move the back batteries to the engine compartment on the drivers side and quickly found that I couldn't get the batteries to the drivers side due to some of the upgrades I have installed.
Now I have two new ideas:
1)Extend my rear bumper about 2 inches and build a compartment for my rear batteries between the bumper and rear of the coach
2)Buy a 3 battery tray from Jim K. and move the two golf cart batteries to the front and eliminate the 12 volt deep cycle.
I am seeking opinions and advice on which way go. I'm not very savvy when it comes to electrical things so I'm not sure how the batteries are all wired. I believe all the batteries are charged when driving and from the convertor, but I'm not sure. How do I make sure everything is working properly when I finally get it all back together. I did label all the wires when I took the power drawer and rear batteries out, so if I decide to keep the rear batteries, it should be a fairly simple install. If I decide to move them up front, what would I have to remove or install to make it all work?
I'm sorry to be a PITA, but I sure could use some advice and guidance from the gurus that understand this stuff. Thanks for any and all help you can provide.
Bob and Pam Schilling
Rapid City, SD
"78 Royale
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