kidder Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 These are 1100 cca batteries. Monday I'll be able to get out and check for prices and tighten connections, etc. This is a super timely topic as I am about to replace all four of my batteries. I just got off the phone with the Volvo dealer he quoted me $92.00 per batter for Interstate 925CCA. Those are Canadian $$ so with the exchange that is closer to $75 USD. Cheers, C Curt/Sarah and the Boyz 2004 VNL780 (VED12-465) Keystone Raptor 361LEV ET Hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan0043 Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 X2 As I said before, you are looking at alternator output (in volts), not battery charge. Mine shows 14.2 right after start up and then levels out between 13.8 and 14 when running. Check your belts and alternator before you start messing with the batteries! My first set of batteries lasted 8 years, mostly vacation use and on the Battery Tender when parked. X3 on looking at the alternator first. Could save you some money. Or piece of mind. Al 2012 Volvo VNL 630 w/ I-Shift; D13 engine; " Veeger " Redwood, model 3401R ; 5th Wheel Trailer, " Dead Wood " 2006 Smart Car " Killer Frog " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 When I bought my Volvo, the wire from the Alternator to the power stud on the starter had been replaced. I found I had to run the truck every 2-3 days or I had to jump start it and it takes hours to jump start with a Ford Focus. I could only read 12.5 volts at the batteries with the truck running and yet I could read almost 14 volts at the Alternator and at the Starter stud. I could not figure how I was dropping 1.5 volts on the 4 foot batter to starter cable. At a check up at Black Hills Volvo in Rapid City, the dealer found a poor connection on the wire connection to the Alternator. With a new end I was seeing the proper voltage at the batteries. I had been using a digital meter and one of the things a digital meter can read is an AC component o a DC voltage. Apparently the poor connection was passing the AC component but not all the DC current. Don;t discount cleaning connections. Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis M Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Yup, getting the voltage there is easy, getting enough current (amps) to charge the batteries is another story. Checking and cleaning connections and belts is the first place to start. Dennis & NancyTucson, AZ in winter, on the road in summer.1999 Volvo 610 "Bud" 425 HP Volvo, Super 10 spd.2005 Mountain Aire 35 BLKS2013 smart fortwo CityFlame riding on Bud(Replaced '05 smart first loaded in '06 and '11 smart that gave it's life to save me!)Our Travel Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 I know this is kinda late but I am standing in line at my local Volvo dealer. Volvo brand batteries are $64.99 and Exide are $77.99 MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Those are good prices depending on which ones they are. Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raquel Posted May 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 UPDATE: I had the batteries tested out and they tested okay (which they should be since we keep them on the Battery Minder whenever parked). I also had the connections all cleaned and had the alternator checked out. It appears the alternator is on its way to full failure, so it's being replaced tomorrow, and we should be back on the road. Trish & Raquel -------- "Road Runner" -- 2005 Volvo VNL780, 500hp Cummins ISX, Ultra-Shift, ET-Hitch, 198" wb "Wile E." -- 2013 Heartland Landmark San Antonio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sclord2002 Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Sorrry about the expenditure but now you will be good to go. Safe travels, Charlie. Don't ever tell a soldier that he doesn't understand the cost of war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raquel Posted May 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Yeah, 570k miles seems a short life for an alternator , but I s'pose the new one should hang in there for another 570k. They're charging me $375 for the part and then labor. Trish & Raquel -------- "Road Runner" -- 2005 Volvo VNL780, 500hp Cummins ISX, Ultra-Shift, ET-Hitch, 198" wb "Wile E." -- 2013 Heartland Landmark San Antonio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 At least you know that is something you won't have to take care of again! Now hit the road girl. Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis M Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Sounds like a pretty good price. Now you know it's good to go. Dennis & NancyTucson, AZ in winter, on the road in summer.1999 Volvo 610 "Bud" 425 HP Volvo, Super 10 spd.2005 Mountain Aire 35 BLKS2013 smart fortwo CityFlame riding on Bud(Replaced '05 smart first loaded in '06 and '11 smart that gave it's life to save me!)Our Travel Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 That is a reasonable price. Sounds like you got that one solved. Danielle and I are STILL waiting to meet you two.....you know an RV is supposed to travel (Yeah, I know...retirement,and all that....) Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 We ended up changing our alternator as well as our batteries too. The new alternator has a 2 yr, 250k mile warranty- $430 installed. Someone must think this truck moves a lot more than it actually does! Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSeas Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 So was the alternator the fix? Do you know what model # they replaced yours with? Was this work done by a dealer? Are you guys going to be able to drop by the West Coast Rally in June? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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