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08-07-2013, 08:14 AM
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Why do they even bother
I went to check the water levels in my battery after being plugged into the house for almost a year.
Water levels were perfect, but when I when went to secure the lid, the fabric strap broke because of dry rot, and its only a year and a half old.
Why don't they just put a rubber strap around it and be done with it.
What does everyone else do to secure their battery lid with?
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08-07-2013, 09:55 AM
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Times they have changed. I bought a new battery for my wifes car last week and it did not come with a rubber strap.
They stopped putting them on. They installer took the one from old battery and moved it to the new.
BTW, it likely is eaten up by battery acid. I am sure you could find a replacement strap at a car parts retailer.
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08-07-2013, 11:15 AM
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well we have a marine battery box on our TT with the fabric strap. still holding on but also secure with a rubber bungee.
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08-07-2013, 03:35 PM
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Same thing happened to me - I think its a UV resistance issue. The strap was fine in the back and across the bottom....even where it was wound through the clasp, but everywhere it was exposed to sunlight it dry-rotted.
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08-07-2013, 03:38 PM
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The box our X20E has a snap on cover.
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08-08-2013, 02:38 PM
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My take on this is that these batt boxes (with fabric strap) were designed for marine use. Therefore, they are mostly located in a covered area out of the sun. I think the RV industry started using them...just because they were readily available. A lot of parts used in RVs are common to the boating industry (wheels, tires, front jacks, trim pieces etc.). Not a very good reason.
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08-08-2013, 05:40 PM
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This is what I use. Should last me a lifetime.
http://www.b-drvbatterylock.com/
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08-08-2013, 08:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jmactootall
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I think I'll get one of those!! I store my TT in an open storage facility and I like the extra security this offers!
Thanks for the link!!! :wink:
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08-09-2013, 12:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jmactootall
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I got two. Getting both on was quite a wrestling match, but I got it done.
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