Adding water to batteries

[krivanj]

I have a 2005 Fleetwood Revolution. Looking at the compartment where the batteries are found, it is very difficult to add water, much less even see the tops of the batteries, even with a mirror. I am asking if anyone else has the same compartment, and how you dealt with it. It looks like if I took the two front screws out, I could raise the front, which would greatly help. In fact, the front screws look all buggered up, as some has already done this before. The back of the compartment has never been moved though, as per the spray foam insulation still in place. Anyone have this set-up, and can offer advice about lifting the front for access?

[DSDP_Don]

The ProFill water system will be one of the best investments you'll ever make for your RV, especially if it's difficult to access your batteries. Human nature suggests that if something is difficult to do, it will get put off to another day.

Once the ProFill system is in place, you drop the end of the tube (attached to the system) into a jug of distilled water, squeeze the hand bulb several times until it's hard and you're done. All the batteries are filled equally. The system also cuts down on battery acid in the compartment.

The ProFill systems are pricey, but worth every penny. After using mine for over two years, I would pay twice the price they're asking if I needed to buy one again!

[Mr_Mark1]

krivanj wrote:
Thanks everyone. The battery compartment does not pull out. That is why I'm asking if anyone has lifted the roof of the compartment.

Even though our battery trays pull out, I just got tired of adding water and/or checking for water. So, when it was time to get new batteries, I went with the AGM's.

Wow, what a difference, no checking or worrying about water. My wet cell batteries would sulfate so cleaning was also part of the watering. The AGM's stay so clean. I haven't touched them since they were installed earlier this year. They are still clean.

I know it's a 'cost' commitment but it was worth it to me.
MM.

[mfox20]

X4 on the Pro-Fill system.

You won't be disappointed if you install a watering system. My 4 battery setup on my gasser has 2 in the front and 2 in the back.

Takes about 2 minutes to top off the batteries now. Cost was about $120.00

[et2]

x3 works like a charm.

[revump]

I use the pro-fill system

[LVJ58]

This is what I use for our coach batteries, simple and works great:

https://www.flow-rite.com/battery-watering/pro-fill


Good luck and safe travels...:)

[ncrowley]

Although I cannot help you with how to get access to the batteries, I would suggest that once you get access, add a fill system that has one easily accessible hose that you use to fill up all of the batteries. This will make it much easier to fill them in the future.

[Canadian_Rainbi]

We went with the quik fill. Easy to use once installed and not hard to install. You should still pull the batteries every three to six months to check SG and to make sure there is no corrosion happening.

Our 4 6V are in a tray but the tray only pulls half way out.

[krivanj]

Thanks all!

[John___Angela]

We have the same compartment. I check them every three months with a popsicle stick and then wipe of the popsicle stick with a paper towel. If they are low I use a bulb type filler (looks like a big turkey baster) to fill them. 10 minutes once every three months for the last 10 years. Takes me a little longer because we got the optional 4 additional batteries in the back cabinet...which are even harder to see but I use the same method.

[crasster]

wolfe10 wrote:
I took an old squeeze ketchup bottle and 2' of clear plastic hose that would just fit through the hole. Stick the hose in the cell and just squeeze the bottle.

Exactly. If you need a small mirror on a telescoping stick, Oreilly auto and autozone sell them.

[krivanj]

Thanks everyone. The battery compartment does not pull out. That is why I'm asking if anyone has lifted the roof of the compartment.

[wolfe10]

I took an old squeeze ketchup bottle and 2' of clear plastic hose that would just fit through the hole. Stick the hose in the cell and just squeeze the bottle.

[Jack_Diane_Free]

Once you get the batteries to pull out just use a turkey baster with distilled water to top them up. Works for me.