The recommended amp hour rating is 240 ah.  The Trojan T-125 6 volt battery is a great replacement for the Taylor Dunn cart.  When we performed the battery install, we noticed that the original batteries with Taylor Dunn labels were mfg by [...]]]> The 36 volt Taylor Dunn utility cart uses six 6 volt GC2 batteries.

The recommended amp hour rating is 240 ah.  The Trojan T-125 6 volt battery is a great replacement for the Taylor Dunn cart.  When we performed the battery install, we noticed that the original batteries with Taylor Dunn labels were mfg by Exide and lasted approx five years.

The key to making your batteries last is to keep the batteries fully charged as much as possible and keep the internal plates submerged with distilled water only, but do not overfill!

36 volt Taylor Dunn Utility Vehicle

Six 6 volt Batteries and on-board 36 volt charger

 

240 Amp Hour 6 Volt Deep Cycle Battery Mfg in USA

 

Original 6 volt Taylor Dunn Batteries

The answer is if you do not plan on keeping the vehicle for long then buy them but keep the receipt! Wal Mart offers a 3 year free replacement warranty only if you have it.

My [...]]]> My customers ask me about the quality of starting batteries and marine deep cycle batteries sold at Wal Mart.

The answer is if you do not plan on keeping the vehicle for long then buy them but keep the receipt! Wal Mart offers a 3 year free replacement warranty only if you have it.

My experience has been that their batteries stop holding a charge a year or two after purchase.

I could be wrong, I’ll admit… Someone may get years and years of life out of the Wal Mart battery. I just have not talked to anyone who has.

The case here is a 2011 group size 27 starting battery.  After charging the battery at 40 amps I was able to boost it to 13.01 volts.  In 15 minutes the battery has dropped to 12.57 volts and continues to drop.

EverStart Maxx Battery from Wal Mart

Abe has a background in RV-Trailer fabrication and came from a big RV repair outfit here in East County.

His niche is working on the famous Airstream Trailer that began in 1929 by Wally Byam by modifying a  Model T Ford chassis. Airstream History

Abe is a [...]]]> Just finished meeting Abe Hernandez who specializes in Airstream Trailers.

Abe has a background in RV-Trailer fabrication and came from a big RV repair outfit here in East County.

His niche is working on the famous Airstream Trailer that began in 1929 by Wally Byam by modifying a  Model T Ford chassis. Airstream History

Abe is a busy man servicing Airstream trailers and has good knowledge of Go Power Solar Panel Kits for the Airstream

Reach Abe at 760-802-3238

Airstream Trailer with Solar Panel Kit Installed

City News Service

The San Diego City Council is scheduled to consider tomorrow paying more than $600,000 to settle civil allegations of violations related to the failure of two sewage pump stations during the widespread blackout in September 2011.

San Diego City Council To Consider $600K Settlement Over 2011 Blackout

The San Diego City Council is scheduled to consider tomorrow paying more than $600,000 to settle civil allegations of violations related to the failure of two sewage pump stations during the widespread blackout in September 2011.

Above: A view of the city on Sept. 8, 2011, the night the lights went out.

Monday, March 4, 2013

Post from City News Service

After the electricity went out, about 2.6 million gallons of sewage spilled into the Sorrento Valley from one station and eventually flowed to Los Penasquitos Creek. Another 870,000 gallons spilled from the other station into the Sweetwater River.

The San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board later alleged state and federal violations, leading to the settlement which calls for payment of $622,707 to the State Water Pollution Cleanup and Abatement account. The same amount would be stayed if the city completes certain tasks in the water agency’s enforcement action.

The proposed settlement, if approved by the City Council and signed by Mayor Bob Filner, would then go to the regional water quality board for final approval.

The city has proposed purchasing backup power generators to prevent future blackout-related spills.

My customer called and asked how soon we could deliver to RV resort they were staying at.  There is snow on the ground and we need heat at night.

Three of the four 6 v deep [...]]]> Cold weather at Lake Cuyamaca makes for a long night if your RV house batteries won’t hold a charge.

My customer called and asked how soon we could deliver to RV resort they were staying at.  There is snow on the ground and we need heat at night.

Three of the four 6 v deep cycle – “golf cart batteries” GC2 were not holding a charge so we replaced them with three new Trojan T-105 Plus 6 volt batteries.

It is less expensive to repair a charger than it is to buy a new or used one.

We have a technician who can repair 36 v and 48 v golf cart chargers in San Diego.  Recently a customer asked to have a [...]]]> Often Golf Cart chargers can be repaired if they are not functioning.

It is less expensive to repair a charger than it is to buy a new or used one.

We have a technician who can repair 36 v and 48 v golf cart chargers in San Diego.  Recently a customer asked to have a new plug installed on their 36 v charger.  They purchased a new-used golf cart that did not have a charger included.

I discovered two Costco 12 volt marine batteries wired in parallel with very small automotive wire of some sort.  And connected to the terminals without any cable eyelets.

Two [...]]]> Responded to request to bring two 6 volt Trojan T-105 deep cycle batteries to an RV currently operating on two 12 volt batteries in parallel.

I discovered two Costco 12 volt marine batteries wired in parallel with very small automotive wire of some sort.  And connected to the terminals without any cable eyelets.

Two 12 volt Costco Marine Deep Cycle Batteries in Parallel

Two 6 volt Trojan T-105 RV House Batteries in Series

My client needed power to run the heater at night since it [...]]]> Was called by a customer on vacation at San Elijo with family in 38 ft diesel pusher motorhome-coach.
The four 6 volt, house batteries were not holding a charge and San Elijo campgrounds has only a couple spots to plug into shore power.

My client needed power to run the heater at night since it is January so we delivered and installed 4 new 6 volt US-2200XC batteries with 232 ah.

Note, if you choose to install new house batteries into your RV, remember to find the disconnect switch to the house battery bank and turn it off first.
And always diagram and take a picture of how the cables connect before you start.

Removing 4 year old Interstate Brand 6 volt Batteries for RV House Power

San Elijo Campground RV Battery Delivery

The installation was simple. The Fleetwood RV carries the house batteries in the steps leading into the coach.

The Fleetwood battery compartment tray originally contained a single 12 volt Group 27 deep cycle-marine [...]]]> Installed two Trojan T-105 6 Volt 225 amp hour deep cycle batteries into a Fleetwood Motorhome, owned by a local business owner.

The installation was simple. The Fleetwood RV carries the house batteries in the steps leading into the coach.

The Fleetwood battery compartment tray originally contained a single 12 volt Group 27 deep cycle-marine battery. But the tray will accommodate two 6 volt golf cart batteries in series.

Fleetwood RV House Battery Install – Two 6 Volt Golf Cart Batteries in Series

Fleetwood RV House Battery Install – Two 6 Volt Golf Cart Batteries in Series. Positioned in front steps