Les Hurdle

My RV tech insists on Delo 400 & Cat filters.

I found this kids tool at a dollar store......... just passing it along.

batt filler.pdf

Perhaps a silly question........... for reasons far too long winded to explain I need to know is it ok to move the coach on empty airbags for about 20 feet forwards then backwards? 

I live 1 mile up a dirt road.  When I bought my Cheetah first thing I did was to wash the rad.  Owner had washed the outside. Using Citrus cleaner inside [from access pints in wardrobe etc] made it clear rad was clogged.  I also added household a/c filters inside my rear doors for when I drive along the dirt road to prevent some of the dirt getting into the rad.......... take them out prior to driving more.  When I get to my destination [which sadly has been few] I get the air blower out, blow the rads off and then open access pints and blow off engine.

I leave ALL of the old fashioned bulbs on in the bathroom[s]........... keeps it warm in the winter 😉

Bulbs are cheaper than LPG

I had led in the Southwind bathroom, they all crumbled.

OK, done my best to do as advised.........  took batt which had most liquid excess on it to dealer......... he thinks it may have overcharged, but is ok since it is holding 6.7.  as are the others and not bulging.   Cleaned all the tops up, Made a stick to check levels etc they were pretty consistent.   I read the manual, it mentions overcharging but not how or why, I tried the dreaded salesman switch, seems to work, a little click and 'action' or not.

No matter what I try the simple fact is the house batteries have to be 'on' all the time while connected to shore power [or did miss page 1000.] I can't find anything in the manual about 'charging'.  

Where do I see, how do I know the house Batts are not being overcharged?

Slightly different topic........... are there battery trays for the purchase of, or must one make one......... how;-))

Thanks. Les

Oh silly me, to think I was looking for a switch which said 'salesman'......... I did find the battery switch and fail to see [in my case] how anyone could bump it etc.............  anyway, oh to be skinny 😉

Thanks for the help

ignorance on my part aside.......... on a 2004 Cheetah, where is the salesman [s]witch?

L

never been to the lake,,,,,,,,,  next time you know you will be on the 138 please let me know.............. leshurdlebiz@gmail.com

Not too far from you folks..... Antelope Valley

Thanks for the heads up

Les

I have 2004 Cheetah............ the faucet [ooposie the toilet and the toile t have a 3 bulb overhead system.

I enclose a pic of the bulb in question.............. can't find a store nearby which carries them, online???......... or if anyone knows where to get them [please].
L

We just had a hurricane and earthquake so yes, but the moho is un a 3 sided shed and I didn't see any other water in the bay.  On of the batts certainly has other goop' on it which looks like grease...... I'll check at the w/e.

I might add a personal note, since I have had this moho it has been to the shop twice, front alignment and wet bearing gasket, other than that it has sat since we have to live in it until our speedy contractor finishes the house.

L

Yes, life got in the way.  Namely a flooded house and a few other silly little life things... lousy contractor, doctors, even at 80 long hours of WORK etc.

I actually looked at the manual today re batteries [way too much tech which means nothing to folks like me........  ask me about audio and music, I'm your guy].  It was interesting, the removable tray for the batteries isn't there and all of the inverter info doesn't add up to that which is on the panel, nothing which shows or goes to 'standby' .  Also, last night the tops of the batts were dry again........... mind you, these look like the cheapest from O'Rielly........ I plan on getting them cleaned up and levels checked this next Sat.

I read on some other website Interstate were not recommended [JD Power] maybe I'll hang on for the solid state stuff.

Thanks for the help

L

definitely punched and bored.

Thanks for the input........ interesting thing to me is the surfaces had ben dry and I have not put any liquid in........ I'll know more when I drag the beast out into the mountain air and take a 'look.'

I think I have been chastised and ridiculed.

Hmmmmm never ever had to moly coddle batteries before, why are Monaco's so different?

I wont attempt light hearted banter again I'll maintain the vibe of the list.

L

Thanks Tom........... frustrated ;-)) Try working with some music producers or worst still 'artists'........ that's frustration.... especially if a film score and the suit says he wants it to sound more 'green'.  Yep, got a switch for that.  I will do as you say, In the meantime I have turned them off and will get one checked at the store.

L

I have no excuses, but this is a new coach to me and ,my wife and I are going through H**L since our house flooded last Nov and the contractor is a complete flake..... I've even taken some of the jobs away from him which I will do myself...... so I've ignored the coach somewhat..........  I plan to get it all out this w/e and see what is what,

L

Thank you... now I'm getting the hebe jeebies........  why would 3 out of 4 batteries all start to leak within a day our so of each other?

They are 2 years old and as far as I can see never leaked before.   [I'm a dunce with this stuff]. Are they being overcharged?  By what?  Maybe just a phenom.  we just had 110 degree temps etc.

I always say I know enough but not enough.

Hi Bob.  Unit is 2004 65k 39' long........... did you hve a pit to work in?  I'm reluctant to get under the coach even with multi jacks under the chassis.

Thank y0u

Good idea, must admit I usually try the leave cable 'curled' in their position ;-))

On 8/20/2023 at 8:01 PM, Donflem said:

I live in Apple Valley California but I’m in Montana for the summer. I never even thought about the water being PUMPED out last thing I want is plumbing problems. I’m nursing a cracked stiff flex pipe in the slide till I get home so I can fix that.

HI Don. When you get back to Apple Valley please drop me a note { I presume via this forum].Thanks. Les

I've never used such batteries........... do the strips pull off the 'plugs/entrance' to the cells?   Now of-course, what is the best to buy?

L

thought these were the rolls royce's of rv's ? 😉 

After dumping air etc when I start the front jack there is a huge bang......... what is that likely to be please?

The backs creak and groan........ ??

L

Hi Folks,

Wow, my old Southwind was easy compared to the Monaco's ;-)). When I bought the coach 2004 Cheetah. love most of it] a couple of months back batt's were dusty ie; dry on top.  The other day I looked and around the pin [+] there was crud and a small amount of liquid.  Don't know if that is acid or distilled water.  Either way, what is causing the 'liquid' and might I presume it then causes the crud?  Is the batt dying?  Just clean it up?  What to do?

Looking at the picture the lh side indicates there may have been an earlier leak??

What type/kind of batteries are these?

Les