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Subject: Re: Batteries for 89 PT40


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Shane Fedeli (85PT40)
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Date Posted: 01/ 12/ 08, 3:50am
In reply to: Gus Rodriguez 's message, "Batteries for 89 PT40" on 01/ 6/ 08, 12:23pm

Hi Gus,
Our PT 40 came with 6 6-volt cells originally. All were tied together and served both engine starting and house light/power purposes. When I bought the coach, the batteries were heavily corroded and did a poor job of holding much power. I replaced the older charger (the cause of the problem) and installed a Xantrex 3-stage (Prosine 2.0) charger/inverter. At that time, all of the old batteries got replaced too with Sam's Club (Eveready GC-2) Golf Cart batteries. They have worked flawlessly and easily can provide power for a day or two while dry camping before needing a recharge. I've had no problems starting my 6V92 in temps down to 40 degrees, even without the block heater. Another thing to make sure of is that your chassis and starter ground straps are making good contact with the frame. Get some sandpaper or a dremel tool with the wire brush attachment and clean those connection points. Coat the cable ends and mounting surfaces with a small amount of dielectric Silicone grease.

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