Class A chassis batteries
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Mark B.
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Mark B.
Albuquerque, NM
Gary RV_Wizard
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Chassis battery capability is measured by CCA (Cold Cranking Amps), the ability to drive a starter motor. Bigger engines and most diesels require higher CCA ratings because they are harder for the starter to crank. Buy a chassis battery with the CCA rating required by your engine. Batteries are a commodity item - you can buy based on lowest price for the CCA needed. Brand is not critical - most all chassis batteries in the USA come from one of the big four battery makers, regardless of the name on the case. Hint: Interstate, Diehard, Duracell, and Everstart are not made by their respective companies.
A typical diesel requires a CCA rating of about 900; the typical large gas engine found in a motorhome is around 650-750.
A typical diesel requires a CCA rating of about 900; the typical large gas engine found in a motorhome is around 650-750.
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Gary RV_Wizard
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You may have noticed that a premium priced battery often has a longer warranty. The battery is typically the same as a lower priced model with the same spec - the premium purchase price just pays for a longer warranty period. There are some batteries designed for more rugged uses, i.e. offroad or construction sites, but you probably won't find them in Walmart of Autozone.
Scottro,
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Why don't I have a sigfile with that? Because I also read two other type specific forums about that coach.
Matt
Before you come back with more questions, please fill in a sigfile with important information about you coach. You will have more questions and this is a good place for answers.
(And what Gary writes, you can take to the bank.)
Why don't I have a sigfile with that? Because I also read two other type specific forums about that coach.
Matt
