Replacing “house” batteries

Replacing “house” batteries

by Robi Robison

 

If you (like me) are crazy enough to attempt to replace the RV “house” batteries by yourself (as a one-person job), the following is a description of the hoist-system that I created to accomplish the task.  My 2016 Winnebago TOUR is a Freightliner chasses and the “house” batteries (six, group-31’s) are located directly below the sliding cargo tray “mid coach”.  Lifting the old batteries out of their well is nearly impossible by one’s self.  This is a tight space.  There is little head room in the area.  You can’t position your body and find the leverage needed to extract each 80-pound battery (well: I can’t do it).  To accomplish the job ...  Read More