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03-07-2018, 03:34 PM
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#41
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Senior Member
State: Arizona
Posts: 408
THOR #7580
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Originally Posted by axis earl
I am not a CW fan to begin with. We had LifeLine AGM batteries installed for our chassis batteries. Two 6 volt instead. Whatever works for you.
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I agree with Axis Earl. Pretty sure you can buy them anywhere else for less.
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03-07-2018, 06:53 PM
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#42
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport
State: Florida
Posts: 746
THOR #3918
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Batteries
I also want to change the batteries in my Windsport 31s. Can anyone tell me if I need 27 or 31.
Thanks
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03-07-2018, 07:31 PM
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#43
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Junior Member
State: California
Posts: 21
THOR #10665
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Time for New Batteries
The issue with my Thor Freedom Elite 24FE which is similar to many other RVs especially Class C’s is that they apparently often put the batteries under one of the stair way steps, but not always. In my case only 27s will fit because very few batteries can be laid on their sides. It is my understanding that 31s are too tall to fit under the stair step of my rig, the step won’t close down flat. However, the service department said if I want the special AGM batteries you can lay on their sides they cost closer to $300each and I’d have to go get them and bring them too them. The service department could order one brand of AGM batteries that can be on their sides they carry for $232 each but they don’t carry that companies full line and apparently those they carry aren’t dramatically better than the 12 volt ones. They are better but cost wise he recommended using 4 12 volts for a year or two then upgrade to 4 of the best 6 volt Lifelines later putting two on their sides under the step as they have expanded my rigs compartments so 2 fit under the stair step and 2 in a part of the compartment immediately adjacent to the stairs with a vent opening. I’ve been spending so much lately I decided to go the cheaper way for a while. In my case no one could be sure if anything but 27 would fit upright and when they tried AGMs not even 24s would fit upright, they are too tall unless laid in side under step. So I’m just adding 2 12 volt deep charge batteries at $132 each to the same make & model 2 12 volt deep cycle I already have and which are just a few months old instead of getting 4 6 volts AGMs at around $300 each. Also, just remember they always want Battery banks using 2 or more to use the exact same batteries and essentially purchased at about the same time.
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03-07-2018, 08:08 PM
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#44
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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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Does anyone have a chart that shows the sizes of the various batteries that are most commonly used?
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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03-07-2018, 08:11 PM
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#45
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Does anyone have a chart that shows the sizes of the various batteries that are most commonly used?
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You would seriously think that Thor would have a chart on their website with all the units and how many and what type of batteries would fit. I don't think that's asking for too much.
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Silver Safe-T-Plus Steering Control
SSF-106-40 SumoSprings Solo Front Bump Stop SSR-107-47 SumoSprings Rear Bump Stop
Hellwig 7718 Front Sway Bar & 7180 Rear Sway Bar
Koni FSD Front Shocks 8805-1042 / Koni FSD Rear Shocks 8805-1043
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03-07-2018, 08:17 PM
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#46
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.2
State: Missouri
Posts: 1,038
THOR #4687
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Quote:
Originally Posted by revjeffrey
You would seriously think that Thor would have a chart on their website with all the units and how many and what type of batteries would fit. I don't think that's asking for too much.
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But it is probably different for each day of the week that the coach was built (or what was on the shelf that day)
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03-07-2018, 08:18 PM
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#47
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mo_Mike
But it is probably different for each day of the week that the coach was built (or what was on the shelf that day)
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Extremely Funny that made my day!!!
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Rev. Jeffrey 2017 Thor Axis 24.1 E450 Windjammer.
Silver Safe-T-Plus Steering Control
SSF-106-40 SumoSprings Solo Front Bump Stop SSR-107-47 SumoSprings Rear Bump Stop
Hellwig 7718 Front Sway Bar & 7180 Rear Sway Bar
Koni FSD Front Shocks 8805-1042 / Koni FSD Rear Shocks 8805-1043
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03-07-2018, 10:46 PM
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#48
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 35C
State: South Dakota
Posts: 1,132
THOR #3761
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kev
I also want to change the batteries in my Windsport 31s. Can anyone tell me if I need 27 or 31.
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It probably came with Group 27 batteries but Group 31 will fit.
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2016 Thor Hurricane 35C with pups Piper and Annabelle
2013 Ford Fiesta toad
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03-07-2018, 10:49 PM
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#49
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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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Do you happen to know where I can get a chart that shows the dimensions of these various "Groups" of Batteries?
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03-07-2018, 11:37 PM
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#50
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,117
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Do you happen to know where I can get a chart that shows the dimensions of these various "Groups" of Batteries?
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Google?
https://www.jegs.com/Sizecharts/bcigroup.html
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2016 ACE 27.1
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03-08-2018, 01:20 PM
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#51
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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'm going to have to try that: I kept hoping that someone in here might have one that's a bit handier...
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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03-08-2018, 01:43 PM
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#52
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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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This site seems to have a lot of useful information on it...
https://www.batterystuff.com/kb/tool...oup-sizes.html
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