2008 Southwind 36D battery issue
Hi all, I realize that battery issues have been covered in just about every way, but this issue is an odd one. Or is it? I think I know what is wrong, but need a second opinion. Read on.... This...
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I pulled into the Valencia Camping World many years ago to find an old couple in their moho with out power. He was an electrical engineer and she was a college professor. Such nice folks. CW was real busy and couldn't get to them for a few days. They were with out power. I asked if they wanted some help, and both were desperate for the water pump so that they could flush the toilet. Peu!!!
Worked as a AAA driver for a couple of years. Took my hammer and taped on the frame to battery ground wire connection. Problem solved in 1 minute. Batt terms looked like he had just cleaned them, he had. Water pump still wouldn't function, tested juice to pump, it was ok! Took hammer taped on water pump, It grumbled and then it fired right up! He had a spare pump that he had rebuilt and saved, they stayed over night next to us and were on their way the next morning!!!! Got to remember folks, it is only 12.8 volts, got to have bare metal to bare metal for good current and voltage. When in doubt, clean BOTH ends of your battery cables....... and then use petroleum jelly on the terminals.
Old mechanic told me once, "petroleum jelly, good for butts, balls and batteries". Most low speed ball bearings can be lubed with PJ and they charge big bucks for petroleum spray for your battery terminals. As for the last, well, sure makes a fella grumpy when you have a sore a..! So, you should keep your batteries and balls as you would keep your butt, CLEAN! And all will be happy!!!!!!
Worked as a AAA driver for a couple of years. Took my hammer and taped on the frame to battery ground wire connection. Problem solved in 1 minute. Batt terms looked like he had just cleaned them, he had. Water pump still wouldn't function, tested juice to pump, it was ok! Took hammer taped on water pump, It grumbled and then it fired right up! He had a spare pump that he had rebuilt and saved, they stayed over night next to us and were on their way the next morning!!!! Got to remember folks, it is only 12.8 volts, got to have bare metal to bare metal for good current and voltage. When in doubt, clean BOTH ends of your battery cables....... and then use petroleum jelly on the terminals.
Old mechanic told me once, "petroleum jelly, good for butts, balls and batteries". Most low speed ball bearings can be lubed with PJ and they charge big bucks for petroleum spray for your battery terminals. As for the last, well, sure makes a fella grumpy when you have a sore a..! So, you should keep your batteries and balls as you would keep your butt, CLEAN! And all will be happy!!!!!!
