Av8r3400 Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 What is everyone getting for a lifespan on your truck starting batteries? Quote Av8r34002012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift & 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertMiner Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 Just replaced a set that was over 8 years old. I do keep them on a solar charger 24/7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 Ours were put in around 2012 or 2013, and have been faithfully neglected. I check the electrolyte level at least bi-annually, and start the truck several times per year. Seriously, I try to run the truck about once per month when not traveling, and when I run it, leave it run for at least 1/2 hour, or preferably, drive it 20 miles or so. I've gotten similar service from our other (work) truck, with similar levels of neglect. Maybe we're just lucky...... Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 Three of the four of mine are at least six years old the other changed under warranty about five years old. Quote 2006 Volvo VNL 430, 2006 smart cabrio cdi, 2000 Triple E Topaz 30' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverEasy Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 I changed mine in 2019 after being in the truck for 11 years. Keep them on a Progressive Dynamics 9240C charger when not on the road. Quote Chet & Deb '01 Volvo 660 w/ Smart '19 Forest River Columbus 320RS 5th wheel 2022 Chev 2500HD Long Bed Retired CWO4, USN and federal service Electronics Tech/Network Engineer/Welder/Machinist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenandjon Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 It's been my experience that any battery over 7 years old can up and die on you without warning. I've had them last only 4 years and up to 10. On tractor we have has batteries that are 13 years old. I maintain 9 trucks. 6 semi and 3 mid size. Numerous farm tractors and other heavy equipment. I have used Napa batteries and interstate. Both last about the same. Lately I've been using Paccar batteries from Kenworth or Peterbilt. Been having good luck with them. Quote Farmer, Trucker, Equipment operator, Mechanic Quando omni flunkus moritati-When all else fails, play dead I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billr Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 Always have a Battery Minder on when not driving. If power is avail, only when dry camping no power. Annual level and terminal cleaning Batteries last about 7-8 yrs for me Quote Bill and Joan and 3 Collie pups 2001 Volvo VNL 770 "The Doghouse" Singled short, "ET" hItch VED12 465HP Gen 1 Autoshift 3.58 ratio 2005 Mobile Suite 38RL3 2011 Smart Passion loaded piggybacK Weigh-It Portable RV Scales http://www.weighitrv.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyretired Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 I added a 35 watt solar panel to keep the truck batteries charged. We boon dock a lot. Quote Randy 2001 Volvo VNL 42 Cummins ISX Autoshift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotreker Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 I added a 65 watt solar panel to my bank of 4 sealed batteries. Clean terminals and top of batteries plus I use dielectric grease at terminals. Batteries are only 2 years old hoping for another 6 years. Big difference on starting the truck with solar, key on and fire up. Quote Volvo 670 / 2006 10-Speed ATV's & Sleds 2017 Host Mammoth Slide-In Camper on Deck Jackalopee Build article published here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 (edited) Fun Fact : "Dielectric grease, or tune-up grease, is a silicone-based grease that repels moisture and protects electrical connections against corrosion. ... The grease does not conduct electricity, so it shouldn't be applied directly to the mating surfaces (pins and sockets) of an electrical connection." Edited February 17, 2020 by Pat & Pete Quote Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sehc Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 The grease is rubbed out of the way on a connection. Unless the plug is badly worn. If so don't use it. Quote "Internet forums thrive on myths. Forums often claim dielectric grease thermally insulates connections. Forums also claim dielectric grease electrically insulates connections, such as in connectors and on battery posts. Neither is true." From; https://www.w8ji.com/dielectric_grease_vs_conductive_grease.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 Welllll, since we've started drifting off course, I'll ask what kind of grease is often put in connections from the factory? Specifically, I've seen components such as ignition modules or ECMs with a gob of grease already in place when I take them out of the box. I always thought is was white lithium, but perhaps that's incorrect? Some old timers recommend smearing connections with Vaseline. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 52 minutes ago, rickeieio said: Welllll, since we've started drifting off course, I'll ask what kind of grease is often put in connections from the factory? Specifically, I've seen components such as ignition modules or ECMs with a gob of grease already in place when I take them out of the box. I always thought is was white lithium, but perhaps that's incorrect? Some old timers recommend smearing connections with Vaseline. Dielectric. Plain and simple. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Sehc said: The grease is rubbed out of the way on a connection. Unless the plug is badly worn. If so don't use it. Quote At least that part is true . Exactly why I always recommend connections be shiny clean and scratch tight . That way it doesn't matter which grease is used . By definition : di·e·lec·tric /ˌdīəˈlektrik/ PHYSICS adjective having the property of transmitting electric force without conduction; INSULATING . noun a medium or substance that transmits electric force without conduction; an INSULATOR . Edited February 17, 2020 by Pat & Pete Quote Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrap Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Factory grease is Nyogel 760G with UV trace added, Rick. Was 759G prior to 05 or 06, somewhere in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Okay Scrap, since you've stopped bye, what's your preference, silicone based, Vaseline, white lithium, or other? Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrap Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 Nyogel 760G! Honestly it has been around us forever and it is one of those things nobody has messed with so I've never really been around much else for 20 years. So it's all I know.... White lithium lubes hood pricks and any trucker with Vaseline, well, I don't ask...... 😨😱😏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 What battery Tender do you guys like best? How many Amps? solar or plug in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted February 20, 2020 Report Share Posted February 20, 2020 Can't always plug in at RV parks. Ours in a overflow parking spot. Going to get a solar panel Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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