|
05-13-2015, 04:36 AM
|
#1
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: eastlake
Posts: 114
|
water in battery compartment
just took delivery of a 2015 26bh. The plastic battery box the tt came with has no holes on the bottom and we just received several days of heavy rain and I noticed water build up in the battery box. the box has no drainage holes in the bottom, if I drill several small holes in the box to promote drainage would that have any negative effect????
__________________
2013 chevy 1500
2015 26 BH
|
|
|
05-13-2015, 05:03 AM
|
#2
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: MD
Posts: 3,856
|
it would be fine to make a few small holes.
__________________
2017 JayFlight 28BHBE
2014 JayFlight Swift 264BH (Sold)
2007 GMC 2500 Sierra Classic Crew Cab LBZ Duramax / 6spd Allison
|
|
|
05-13-2015, 06:13 AM
|
#3
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: eastlake
Posts: 114
|
battery box
thanks for the advice after work im going to drill a few holes in the bottom.
__________________
2013 chevy 1500
2015 26 BH
|
|
|
05-13-2015, 06:22 AM
|
#4
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: DFW
Posts: 3,493
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by jkochmit1
just took delivery of a 2015 26bh. The plastic battery box the tt came with has no holes on the bottom and we just received several days of heavy rain and I noticed water build up in the battery box. the box has no drainage holes in the bottom, if I drill several small holes in the box to promote drainage would that have any negative effect????
|
I drilled 3 small holes and haven't had any problems.
__________________
Dan
'24 GMC 2500 AT4X AEV Edition
|
|
|
05-13-2015, 07:41 AM
|
#5
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: King George
Posts: 2,761
|
Just to make sure all is OK I would also check the VENT TOPS of the battery and make sure it has water just above the cores.
Most likely what you are seeing is rain water but batteries will boil out there fluids if if left with 13.6VDC on the batteries for a long period of time. Single mode converter/charger units cause this to happen. Most trailers built after 2012 should come out with smart mode chargers that prevents this from happening.
Just to be safe I would check the fluid levels in the battery.
Roy Ken
__________________
Roy and Carolyn
I claim Horse Creek Country in Southern Ill - Momabear is from North Texas
We live in King George VA
RETIRED DOD DOAF DON CONTRACTOR Electronics Tech 42YRS
"We're burning daylight" - John Wayne
2008 STARCRAFT 14RT OFF-ROAD POPUP with PD9260C and three 85AH 12VDC batteries
2010 F150 FX4 5.4 GAS with 3.73 gears - Super Cab - Towing Package - 2KW Honda EU2000i Gen
K9PHT (since 1957) 146.52Mhz
"We always have a PLAN B"
|
|
|
05-13-2015, 07:47 AM
|
#6
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: South Texas
Posts: 7,216
|
Drilled 4 holes in the bottom of mine the second day I had it.
__________________
-2018 Greyhawk 29MV
-2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (JLU) (Primary Toad)
-1994 Jeep Wrangler YJ (Secondary Toad)
-2014 Jay Flight 28BHBE & Ram 2500 6.4L CC 4x4 (sold)
|
|
|
05-13-2015, 09:06 AM
|
#7
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 9,769
|
Our dealer drilled a few holes (1/4” maybe a little bigger) in ours, so we never had a problem. They also bolted the battery box to the mounting rails, so if the cheap strap breaks (and it will) the box and battery will stay.
|
|
|
05-13-2015, 09:41 AM
|
#8
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: South Texas
Posts: 7,216
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jagiven
Our dealer drilled a few holes (1/4” maybe a little bigger) in ours, so we never had a problem. They also bolted the battery box to the mounting rails, so if the cheap strap breaks (and it will) the box and battery will stay.
|
I replaced my strap with a higher quality nylon strap with an easier to use adjustable buckle (was like $3 for a pair of them on Amazon). I remove my battery during storage, so I wanted it to be easy to remove the box and all and toss it in the truck.
__________________
-2018 Greyhawk 29MV
-2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (JLU) (Primary Toad)
-1994 Jeep Wrangler YJ (Secondary Toad)
-2014 Jay Flight 28BHBE & Ram 2500 6.4L CC 4x4 (sold)
|
|
|
05-13-2015, 09:47 AM
|
#9
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Regina SK Canada
Posts: 634
|
I will be checking my battery box this weekend to ensure any water that can get in has a way out.
__________________
2013 Jayco Flight 33RLDS ( Parking this at seasonal site)
2013 F150 EXL Screw 5.0 4x4 3:55 locking ( not towing the above trailer with this truck)
Spending my children's inheritances on my toys!
|
|
|
05-16-2015, 06:27 AM
|
#10
|
Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Poughkeepsie
Posts: 89
|
We have a '15 28 BHBE and that was one of the first things I noticed besides that god awful strap. I drilled 4 small weep holes in the corners and haven't had an issue since.
__________________
Eric, Kerry Gabby & Marissa
2015 Jayco 28 BHBE "with WHITE trim lol"
2011 Dodge RAM 1500 5.7 Hemi Crew Cab
|
|
|
05-17-2015, 08:24 PM
|
#11
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Trussville, Al
Posts: 2,093
|
Just drilled 4 holes in the box
__________________
Ron, Barbara & rescues Beamer (Lab mix), Buddy (Cavalier spaniel), Ruger (Golden retriever), Stanley (Bassett/Springer mix) and 3 grandsons
2012 Jayco Feather 29L BH
2015 Chevy 2500 HD Duramax and Equalizer WDH
|
|
|
05-17-2015, 11:06 PM
|
#12
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Bremerton
Posts: 342
|
I have done the same. but check where you drill the holes to ensure they are not too close to the corners. you don't want the holes right were the box sits on the angle iron the supports the battery box.
tim
|
|
|
05-18-2015, 07:19 AM
|
#13
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: South Texas
Posts: 7,216
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Fill The Coolers
We have a '15 28 BHBE and that was one of the first things I noticed besides that god awful strap. I drilled 4 small weep holes in the corners and haven't had an issue since.
|
Yeah, that strap is really something special isn't it?
__________________
-2018 Greyhawk 29MV
-2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (JLU) (Primary Toad)
-1994 Jeep Wrangler YJ (Secondary Toad)
-2014 Jay Flight 28BHBE & Ram 2500 6.4L CC 4x4 (sold)
|
|
|
05-18-2015, 05:30 PM
|
#14
|
Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 46
|
Here's how I fixed the water in my battery compartment. I purchased a diamond-plate pickup truck, box edge mount tool box. Its the only one I could find that would fit between the front of the TT and LP tanks. Most tool boxes are 20" deep...too big. Since it locks, I know my battery will not walk away:
The battery, in the box fits neatly and tightly inside. I installed a West Marine fuse block to separate circuits that previously all ran to a common connection at the battery. I plan to attach the fuse panel to the battery box yet:
At the battery, I eliminated the totally garbage factory connections that used wired nuts and fabricated a terminal block for the positive terminal. I did this mod when the TT was brand new and the connections were already corroded and rusty from the wire nuts. Wire nuts are NOT designed for outdoor use unless these are used:
Waterproof Wire Nuts 8-22 Ga (20-Pk) Obviously they cost more so Jayco doesn't use them.
The orange 12V+ cables are something I purchased at a local car stereo install shop. I believe its 10ga and used for high power car amplifiers. The terminals are designed for home electrical breaker boxes. You'll notice I have two spares. All fasteners are stainless steel. Everything is soldered and has heat shrink tuning to protect the connectors. Just below the orange cables, you can see where the hot wires exit the box, through a grommeted hole. A bonus is all connections come off the (+) terminal with one nut.
When the TT is in the driveway or campground, the WD hitch bars and anti sway store in it. During travel, the longer leveling boards stow there, keeping dirt, sand and insects out of the TT. It has worked out very nicely.
Hopefully this helps give someone ideas on how to spend more money. At the very least, unscrew the wire nuts on your trailer and check the integrity of your connection(s). My guess in may cases is, they're not good.
__________________
Mike & Theresa, Madison, WI
2012 Jayco White Hawk 26SRK
2012 Ford F-150 EcoBoost FX4
|
|
|
05-19-2015, 09:35 AM
|
#15
|
Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 46
|
Hmm, I had 3 images in the above post that were there when I "Previewed Post". Wonder where they went?
__________________
Mike & Theresa, Madison, WI
2012 Jayco White Hawk 26SRK
2012 Ford F-150 EcoBoost FX4
|
|
|
05-19-2015, 10:29 AM
|
#16
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 9,769
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Camper_bob
I replaced my strap with a higher quality nylon strap with an easier to use adjustable buckle (was like $3 for a pair of them on Amazon). I remove my battery during storage, so I wanted it to be easy to remove the box and all and toss it in the truck.
|
My strap broke last year, as we were getting ready for the first trip of the year. I grabbed a length of solid stranded 12 gage wire with black insulation. Wrapped it around, give it a twist or two, and it has been on ever since.
|
|
|
05-20-2015, 07:56 AM
|
#17
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: South Texas
Posts: 7,216
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jagiven
My strap broke last year, as we were getting ready for the first trip of the year. I grabbed a length of solid stranded 12 gage wire with black insulation. Wrapped it around, give it a twist or two, and it has been on ever since.
|
What is it they say? "Necessity is the mother of invention". Sometimes, field repairs end up being better than the "accepted" repair!
Since mine came in a two pack, I'll just grab the other one out of my "miscellaneous" box in the trailer. UV is hard on plastics, so it's just a matter of time before it degrades and breaks.
__________________
-2018 Greyhawk 29MV
-2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (JLU) (Primary Toad)
-1994 Jeep Wrangler YJ (Secondary Toad)
-2014 Jay Flight 28BHBE & Ram 2500 6.4L CC 4x4 (sold)
|
|
|
05-20-2015, 08:19 AM
|
#18
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: White Bear Lake
Posts: 409
|
As far as the water issue - make sure it is water! Sprinkle a bit of baking soda into it. If it foams, it is not water, but battery acid! Probably splashed out going over rough roads. In which case, you may not want to drill drains in the box, as it will then drip all over whatever is underneath in the future.
__________________
2012 Ford F-150 Eco, SCrew, 4x4, MaxTow, HD Payload
SOB, used to be:Jayco 26.5 RLS
|
|
|
|
Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|