2020 Vegas battery replacement ?,

Scubawise · 12-15-2022, 01:41 AM

Hi coach sat 2 months coach battery at 11.7.
It starts fine may replace.
What good batteries are recommended for this coach ?
Thanks

AlanH · 12-15-2022, 01:51 AM

We replaced the Pb acid batteries in our 2021 Axis 24.1 with Battleborn Li batteries. They are not cheap, but the battery life increase is well worth it.

DavidEM · 12-15-2022, 02:50 AM

If you need the extra capacity of Li batteries, then do it. But they require changing out the charger as well as upgrading to a Li BIM 225.

If 200 total Ah with 100 usable (and you can discharge deeper once in a while) then a pair of 100 Ah (each) G31 AGMs will work well and just fits in the battery box.

What is this about starting? You did say coach (house) batteries.

David

Scubawise · 12-15-2022, 07:59 PM

Thanks guys. I had it on solar and coach fine and chassis was 11.7. I plugged in and both look fine ..maybe coach battery ok. Coach is 2020 but built in 2019 and batteries never changed ..

dkoldman · 12-16-2022, 12:20 AM

Hello, I may be confused, but not sure if it is clear which battery(s) you were asking to replace?

I think you are wanting to find out good Chassis battery for the coach? If so what was / are the OEM specs for it?

I think your House (Coach) battery are the vMax Tanks? If so; are they ok? You said Coach thus my confusion.

I have no solar, and purposely leave unplug but only about 4 weeks before I have to use it for something.

I would like to know a good Chassis battery as well, but the longer I go, the more I think when time to replace I will add another FLA battery. I have had ZERO issues with my 3 year old Chassis battery. No corrosion and no watering. In fact, I even have my Cat Converter alarm system wired to my Chassis battery.

taylorbob1 · 12-16-2022, 04:16 AM

I’ve still got the original Motorcraft chassis battery. The chassis is a 2016.
All is good today (knock on wood!).

I think when it’s time to change (maybe even do it as a precaution in next 6mo)…
I’ll stay with the same Motorcraft from Ford.

That is, I have FLA House Batteries, so FLA in chassis is best for my needs.

dkoldman · 12-16-2022, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taylorbob1

I’ve still got the original Motorcraft chassis battery. The chassis is a 2016.
All is good today (knock on wood!).

I think when it’s time to change (maybe even do it as a precaution in next 6mo)…
I’ll stay with the same Motorcraft from Ford.

That is, I have FLA House Batteries, so FLA in chassis is best for my needs.

My Chassis is 2018 and with the OEM Motorcraft. Next year when it hit 5 years old; I will replace anyway. I am not trying to see how long it will last before it dies

Never had a battery quit on me at the right time. Most of the time very cold and I had somewhere important to go. Hard to get the Motorcraft Batteries on sale, I tend to buy the Wal Mart Ever Start batteries for replacements. They are all over the place, can't beat the warranty, and always on sale. I might look for Maintenance Free FLA, I like the green indicator that tells you the battery is still good.

Scubawise · 12-16-2022, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkoldman

Hello, I may be confused, but not sure if it is clear which battery(s) you were asking to replace?

I think you are wanting to find out good Chassis battery for the coach? If so what was / are the OEM specs for it?

I think your House (Coach) battery are the vMax Tanks? If so; are they ok? You said Coach thus my confusion.

I have no solar, and purposely leave unplug but only about 4 weeks before I have to use it for something.

I would like to know a good Chassis battery as well, but the longer I go, the more I think when time to replace I will add another FLA battery. I have had ZERO issues with my 3 year old Chassis battery. No corrosion and no watering. In fact, I even have my Cat Converter alarm system wired to my Chassis battery.

Hi the chassis battery but plugged in sp it looks fine.

Scubawise · 12-16-2022, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkoldman

My Chassis is 2018 and with the OEM Motorcraft. Next year when it hit 5 years old; I will replace anyway. I am not trying to see how long it will last before it dies

Never had a battery quit on me at the right time. Most of the time very cold and I had somewhere important to go. Hard to get the Motorcraft Batteries on sale, I tend to buy the Wal Mart Ever Start batteries for replacements. They are all over the place, can't beat the warranty, and always on sale. I might look for Maintenance Free FLA, I like the green indicator that tells you the battery is still good.

If goes down again will look into

dkoldman · 12-16-2022, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scubawise

If goes down again will look into

If it saying it is fully charged, run a load test on it and you know for sure. If you don't have a tester most any auto parts store or wal mart will test for free and give you a report.

With that said IMO, 4 to 5 years on any engine battery is enough especially for some as active as you. I think all new batteries are good, when they fail; it is due to misuse, neglect or simply normal failure due to age. So as long as you got the battery that meets or exceeds specifications and your requirements i.e. cold cranking amps and rated AHs you cannot go wrong.

Scubawise · 12-16-2022, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkoldman

If it saying it is fully charged, run a load test on it and you know for sure. If you don't have a tester most any auto parts store or wal mart will test for free and give you a report.

With that said IMO, 4 to 5 years on any engine battery is enough especially for some as active as you. I think all new batteries are good, when they fail; it is due to misuse, neglect or simply normal failure due to age. So as long as you got the battery that meets or exceeds specifications and your requirements i.e. cold cranking amps and rated AHs you cannot go wrong.

Great point I have a charger to test. Started right up at 11.7. Rather not change

Chateau_Nomad · 12-17-2022, 05:17 PM

Just got back from Sam's Club... I always check their battery display rack. Prices are up about 25% overall in two years time. I'll bet they blame "supply chain issues".

Scubawise · 12-17-2022, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chateau_Nomad

Just got back from Sam's Club... I always check their battery display rack. Prices are up about 25% overall in two years time. I'll bet they blame "supply chain issues".

Wt! 25% read many folks happy with I think sealed water battery from walmart?

taylorbob1 · 12-17-2022, 07:49 PM

Motorcraft BXT65-850:
$149.99 @ Ford
$199.99 @ O’Reillys

Walmart Maxx has same specs for $119.99

dkoldman · 12-17-2022, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taylorbob1

Motorcraft BXT65-850:
$149.99 @ Ford
$199.99 @ O’Reillys

Walmart Maxx has same specs for $119.99

I only have BXT65-750

I can buy my OEM from O Reillys for $179 https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c.../mot2/bxt65750

That price is not bad to me. But if my battery was dead right now or 5 years old right now, I would buy this AGM from Wal Mart for $169 and call it a day. 4 year warranty and Wal Mart (peace of mind although ZERO issues with my Motorcraft )

https://www.walmart.com/ip/EverStart...-CCA/841832089

**16ACE27** · 12-17-2022, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkoldman

I only have BXT65-750

But if my battery was dead right now or 5 years old right now, I would buy this AGM from Wal Mart for $169 and call it a day. 4 year warranty and Wal Mart (peace of mind although ZERO issues with my Motorcraft )

https://www.walmart.com/ip/EverStart...p&athbdg=L1600

Wrong battery. You need a group 65 battery, not H6. This is your battery:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/EverStart...-CCA/841832089

dkoldman · 12-17-2022, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 16ACE27

Wrong battery. You need a group 65 battery, not H6. This is your battery:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/EverStart...-CCA/841832089

Thanks I corrected my post and put that battery in my cart for future.

taylorbob1 · 12-17-2022, 10:45 PM

This is what’s in my E450 now…
BXT65-850
Came from Ford as OEM

dkoldman · 12-17-2022, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taylorbob1

This is what’s in my E450 now…
BXT65-850
Came from Ford as OEM

Same size but more cranking amps than the 2018 / 2019 F-53 Chassis that came with my coach. Per above, for $169; I just assume upgrade to AGM & no maintenance. 4 year replacement warranty at Wal Mart is very attractive to me. I checked and that battery is in stock at all of the Wal Marts near me

Scubawise · 12-17-2022, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkoldman

I only have BXT65-750

I can buy my OEM from O Reillys for $179 https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c.../mot2/bxt65750

That price is not bad to me. But if my battery was dead right now or 5 years old right now, I would buy this AGM from Wal Mart for $169 and call it a day. 4 year warranty and Wal Mart (peace of mind although ZERO issues with my Motorcraft )

https://www.walmart.com/ip/EverStart...-CCA/841832089

Good deal need to somehow see my battery size specs

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