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10-16-2018, 01:28 AM
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Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Oregon
Posts: 91
THOR #9314
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Battery strap
Tried to get one of the battery straps on house battery loosened to get tab up to check for water. The metal latch was corroded. Scraped it but can’t get latch which is on the side of battery to open up. Will spraying and soaking it with WD-40 help ?
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10-16-2018, 02:14 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Challenger 37GT
State: Texas
Posts: 24
THOR #2953
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Cut the strap. Use rubber bungees to restrap batteries down.
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10-16-2018, 11:09 AM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Or, instead of bungees, use a velcro strap to replace it with. I picked up a roll and just use that (cut to length).
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10-16-2018, 11:33 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Elite 29fe
State: Florida
Posts: 700
THOR #4656
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You can buy tie down straps, non metallic at most auto parts stores.
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10-16-2018, 01:07 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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I agree: they're easy to replace...
Cut them!
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10-16-2018, 01:12 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 Windjammer
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,179
THOR #7074
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Bob, Are you typing from the inside of your New Vegas 24.1?
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10-16-2018, 01:21 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Axis 25.4
State: Arkansas
Posts: 2,669
THOR #12231
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The first time I tried to remove the straps on mine to replace the batteries I was trying to pull the metal lever outwards. I though mine were jammed. I finally figured out they push in easy (Spring loaded). Try to push in with one finger and pull up on the strap to see if it slackens before you cut it off.
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10-16-2018, 01:33 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 34F
State: Oklahoma
Posts: 628
THOR #8432
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Long & Winding road
The first time I tried to remove the straps on mine to replace the batteries I was trying to pull the metal lever outwards. I though mine were jammed. I finally figured out they push in easy (Spring loaded). Try to push in with one finger and pull up on the strap to see if it slackens before you cut it off.
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Yeah, mine got corroded too. Kept messing with it till it fell apart, so went to Walmart & got another. Many other places sell them and you can use rubber bungee cords and velcro too. Since one of the batteries was cracked it spilled fluid all over the compartment, so I had to clean it out, then to make sure it doesn't corrode out the floor for awhile, I cut a piece of plywood to put under the rear one. With the plywood added to the front one it pushes on the 100 breaker so it doesn't get one. Not a lot of room in there for work and the hydraulic motor for the slide is there too. Kinda hard to read the quantities for the batteries and the motor.
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10-16-2018, 02:59 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Challenger 37 LX
State: Florida
Posts: 307
THOR #7853
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Ironic how Thor Cheap asses everything and for the one thing they should have used plastic for, they went ahead and used more expensive, and corroding, metal... Thanks Guys
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10-16-2018, 03:14 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: SOB 2014 Meridian 36M
State: Washington
Posts: 981
THOR #7205
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With four 6 volt in my battery tray they don't move but about an inch forward. I cured that with a 10-12" piece of 2x4. Keeps them from touching the 100 amp breaker.
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10-16-2018, 03:16 PM
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Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Oregon
Posts: 91
THOR #9314
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JamieGeek
Or, instead of bungees, use a velcro strap to replace it with. I picked up a roll and just use that (cut to length).
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Do you know if the strap threads through some slots or just wraps around battery and plate it sits on.
In other words am i going to have to take battery out to get a new strap installed ? PS thanks everyone for the feedback
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10-16-2018, 03:30 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: SOB 2014 Meridian 36M
State: Washington
Posts: 981
THOR #7205
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gc.lonefir
Do you know if the strap threads through some slots or just wraps around battery and plate it sits on.
In other words am i going to have to take battery out to get a new strap installed ? PS thanks everyone for the feedback
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Just up & over the batteries. Try to get the strap under as many cables as possible.
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10-16-2018, 03:38 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by revjeffrey
Bob, Are you typing from the inside of your New Vegas 24.1?
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Chained to my desk in the Office...
We didn't get a Thor...
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10-16-2018, 04:27 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Axis 25.4
State: Arkansas
Posts: 2,669
THOR #12231
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The straps have metal hooks at the bottom that fit into slots.
I had to tape one of mine in place because when I installed my oversized batteries the would move them out of the slots. Took me a few trys but it finally worked out.
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10-16-2018, 04:32 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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They DO seem to need three hands, for proper installation...
I also used Duct-Tape; to hold mine in place!
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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10-16-2018, 04:42 PM
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Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Oregon
Posts: 91
THOR #9314
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
They DO seem to need three hands, for proper installation...
I also used Duct-Tape; to hold mine in place!
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Ok so doesn’t sound like WD-40 will help open the clasp. This thing is only 6 months old.
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10-16-2018, 05:02 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 34F
State: Oklahoma
Posts: 628
THOR #8432
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RV Pirate
Ironic how Thor Cheap asses everything and for the one thing they should have used plastic for, they went ahead and used more expensive, and corroding, metal... Thanks Guys
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So I'm thinking (except for the autos that you have to take off a fender) why doesn't Thor just make a battery cap you can screw down with posts, like in the cars?
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10-16-2018, 05:06 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 34F
State: Oklahoma
Posts: 628
THOR #8432
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gc.lonefir
Do you know if the strap threads through some slots or just wraps around battery and plate it sits on.
In other words am i going to have to take battery out to get a new strap installed ? PS thanks everyone for the feedback
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No, but you are going to have to hold the strap tight until the battery gets in the slot, then gets attached to the clamp. Some folks use velcro, some bungee cords, some zip ties to make the job easier somewhat.
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10-17-2018, 03:39 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 34F
State: Oklahoma
Posts: 628
THOR #8432
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cason61
No, but you are going to have to hold the strap tight until the battery gets in the slot, then gets attached to the clamp. Some folks use velcro, some bungee cords, some zip ties to make the job easier somewhat.
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Oh, those little Coleman camp stools? Just the right height for working there.
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10-18-2018, 12:36 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2023 Jayco Precept 31UL
State: Florida
Posts: 2,916
THOR #1589
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Long and Winding Road had it right. Once you figure out how to release the latch, it's not so hard. I was able to take mine off and put them back on.
Bungee cords don't last very long, especially when stretched, so I wouldn't use them for this job.
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