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08-09-2018, 01:20 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Olympia wa, Washington
Trailer: 5.0TA 2017
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Batteries
Ok I checked my batteries for Water for the first time on 5.0. It seemed hard to me pulling out the big cushion to get to it and I could only really see the first battery holes and one of the second battery holes because they are back under the cabinet.i kind of guessed how much water to add how high should the water go? How do you get to the second battery does it move? I didn’t want to screw up the system. I’m not good with batteries.
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08-09-2018, 07:27 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Tehachapi, California
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Has anyone upgraded to AGM so you don't have to worry about checking water levels?
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Formerly owned a 2007 24' HiLo/ 2003 Tahoe combo. Interested in the 5.0TA
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08-09-2018, 07:41 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
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Since most of the Escapes are relatively new, there have not been many replacements, but some were lithium as well as AGM...
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Jim
Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
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08-09-2018, 08:08 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Fraser Valley, British Columbia
Trailer: 2012 Escape "Classic" 5.0 SA
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My batteries are 6 years old and still going strong. I'm really surprised at how much water I have to add though, the 2, 6 volt batteries need about a litre of water every 3 to 4 months. I've just finished up my 3rd 4 litre jug of distilled water.
Barry
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2012 Escape "Classic" 5.0 SA / 2017 F150, 2.7 EcoBoost 4X4 Supercab
Former trailers: 2005 Escape 17B / 1972 Boler 13'
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08-09-2018, 08:10 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: WI, Wisconsin
Trailer: 2018 Escape 5.0 TA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hilola
Has anyone upgraded to AGM so you don't have to worry about checking water levels?
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I believe Jim Bennett had AGMs installed. They are definitely on my radar to reduce the water and off gassing concerns.
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08-09-2018, 08:18 AM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Southern Illinois, Illinois
Trailer: 2018 5.0TA 2006 17' Casita SD sold 2018
Posts: 53
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We have 5.0 with dual 6 volt. Was thinking of moving battery box 4 to 6” toward the center for much easier access. Has anyone done that?
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08-09-2018, 08:36 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Trailer: 2013 19' & 2013 15B
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Quote:
Originally Posted by barry
My batteries are 6 years old and still going strong. I'm really surprised at how much water I have to add though, the 2, 6 volt batteries need about a litre of water every 3 to 4 months. I've just finished up my 3rd 4 litre jug of distilled water.
Barry
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My dual 6V batteries consume water at a similar rate as yours Barry. Just shows that you cannot forget about keeping up with your battery maintenance.
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08-09-2018, 09:05 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
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Adding water to your batteries can be a good sign, that everything is normal, whereas no water consumption could indicate a problem, just my .02$ worth
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Jim
Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
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08-09-2018, 09:07 AM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Southern Illinois, Illinois
Trailer: 2018 5.0TA 2006 17' Casita SD sold 2018
Posts: 53
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We have 5.0 with dual 6 volt. Was thinking of moving battery box 4 to 6” toward the center for much easier access. Has anyone done that?
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08-09-2018, 09:49 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Naugatuck, Connecticut
Trailer: 2017 50 TA, 2016 F150, 2.7 Ecoboost
Posts: 1,056
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I drilled the hole in plywood to more easily see and fill the battery. I use a plastic syringe and short length of tube. Not too difficult.
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08-09-2018, 10:39 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Smithers, BC, British Columbia
Trailer: Escape 21, July 2018 delivery
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I changed to AGMs years ago. They charge faster, don't fail catastrophically due to plate shedding and consequent shorted cells, and don't require electrolyte level checking. More expensive, but worth it to me.
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08-09-2018, 11:03 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Naugatuck, Connecticut
Trailer: 2017 50 TA, 2016 F150, 2.7 Ecoboost
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When mine go bad that’s my plan. Until then an occasional check and top up not a problem.
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08-09-2018, 11:35 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Oswego, New York
Trailer: 2017 Escape 21C, 2018 Ford F150
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chotch
When mine go bad that’s my plan. Until then an occasional check and top up not a problem.
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Same here, but I did add a watering system. Not quite as much a PITA as watering by hand, but you still have to haul along distilled water and connect/disconnect the watering system.
My problem is that with adequate solar, my batteries lasted 7 years in the 17B, so unless I purposely ignore watering, the current ones in the 21 will probably go that long. On the other hand, by then maybe lithium batteries will be cheap & chargeable at low temperatures!
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08-09-2018, 12:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeS
I believe Jim Bennett had AGMs installed. They are definitely on my radar to reduce the water and off gassing concerns.
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I believe you are correct.
I supplied them when I picked up the trailer.
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08-09-2018, 01:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Emerson, Manitoba
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I had switched to AGM in our old 5.0 mainly because the battery box lid was very inconvenient to remove and check. I intend to do the same when my 2x6 v are finished
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We are all travellers in the wilderness of this world, and the best we can find in our travels is an honest friend.
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08-09-2018, 01:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Olympia wa, Washington
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i don't mind removing the lid etc.. but i cannot see the holes on the second battery drilling a hole in the plywood is a good idea to see that last battery h2o hole. how high should the water go in the holes?
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08-09-2018, 02:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Prescott Valley, Arizona
Trailer: Escape #2 - 2017 ‘21; 2018 Silverado 2500 (diesel, crew cab, long box, 4X4, SnugTop, air bags)
Posts: 135
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+1 for AGM batteries. I installed them when I did my solar upgrade. They’re working flawlessly, plus no more need to manage water levels.
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08-09-2018, 02:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Trailer: 2009 Escape 17B 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE
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Everything you need to know is at Trojan Battery site:
https://www.trojanbattery.com/tech-s...y-maintenance/
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08-09-2018, 02:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Trailer: 2013 19' & 2013 15B
Posts: 2,636
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gbaglo
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Oh the Trojan battery site. I must have gone to the wrong site.
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