Batteries

[gmcbuffalo]

Engine Batts low

Going to replace. what are you using for Cold Cranking Amps 750 or 1000?

Thanks

[BoaterAl]

Well based on what it takes to fire up a diesel I would be replacing with the 1000 CCA batteries. When that piston gets pushed up and compresses the air and fuel we want the big bang. For the little difference in $ it's worth it.

NAPA usually runs specials on batteries and you have a nation wide warranty.

[Pete]

Greg..I just replaced mine, and the best price ect. was at NAPA. I had always insisted on Interstates for the engine, but found they are no longer made in the USA, but in Mexico. If I recall, they were 950's, plus they had a longer warranty than Interstate, and can be replaced at any NAPA store of which they are many.
Just my thoughts.

[BoaterAl]

Over 6000 NAPA stores in North America and 51 warehouses.

[rahangman]

Speaking of Napa .... are you aware that an engine belt (Gates) purchased at Napa is warrantied? I just took two in (problems resolved) and got 2 new ones for FREE!

[gmcbuffalo]

Local NAPA wants $107 for the CCA750.

[BoaterAl]

I don't know if that price is good or bad in your part of the country. Sometimes independent stores will work with you on the 4 batteries you need. Call another NAPA store to compare. We are talking group 31 battery ?

[Coach Pro LLC]

Stock Prevost until around '07 ( ? ) was Delco 1150, 3/8th threaded anode at 950 CCA, group 31 as mentioned above. After that they changed to Volvo batts ande I don't know those numbers off hand. Be careful here and make a drawing / take a picture / wire tie the cables together before pulling the old batts. This bank is wired series - parallel and each cable MUST return to the correct position. Also watch for the the 12 v, 24 v, and ground wires to the EQ as it is easy to loose those in the shuffle, and watch out for your back since it will be an awkward dead lift into the battery tray. There should be a Prevost diagram decal on the inside of the side engine door to help.

[rahangman]

In winter of 2009 Prevost Jacksonville installed Interstates for us. No problems so far, doing fine.

[gmcbuffalo]

Thanks Guys
Job done.

[dale farley]

I just replaced mine with Interstate 950 CCA @ $97.50 each. The Interstates I just replaced were 5-6 years old.

[merle&louise]

I replaced mine with 2 8Ds from Batteries Plus. $144.50 each installed with an 18 month warranty. 1400 CCA

They are 2 years old and still going strong. They really spin that series 60!

[JIM KELLER]

I just replaced mine with Interstate 950 CCA @ $97.50 each. The Interstates I just replaced were 5-6 years old.

Dale, Just wondering. Have you been using a Battery Tender on those Interstates to get 5-6 years of service out of them ?

[jack14r]

I have found that most chargers that converters have installed actually cook the batteries over years of charging,I do have a charger on mine but I seldom use it.

[Coach Pro LLC]

Stock Prevost for your coach is:

Delco 1150

950 CCA

1/2" threaded anode


Pat Sprenger
Coach Pro LLC
800-918-7172

[dale farley]

Jim, The batteries were in the bus when I bought it 4 years ago, and I added the 24V Deltran battery tender in March 2008. I have always left the tender on. I don't know if it helped or hurt, but I never had a problem until January. One of the batteries exploded right after I started the bus to do my monthly run of all systems. I checked the other batteries, and they were still good, but I changed them all.