Moving Start Batteries

[buswarrior]

Everything is a trade off.

Close to engine makes for short cable runs, stronger spin, especially helpful in the cold.

But, there's heat in the engine space, and batteries don't like heat.

Their stock location also took advantage of a packaging issue, they fit opposite the the HVAC equipment in the chassis.

A busnut may readily downsize to a pair of Grp 31 batteries for starting/coach circuit purposes.

Saves money and someone's back. The house bank provides ample assistance in some wild scenario requiring any more power.

And if beyond that, the no-start condition is punishment for foolishness?

happy coaching!
buswarrior

[Lin]

We replaced our 8d's with group 31's about 4 years ago leaving them up front.  I do not notice any difference in starting.  Of course, we do not live in a cold climate, and if it gets down to the 40's or below we plug in the block heater.  I really would do that with 8d's also.  In our particular case, moving the batteries would be a solution to a problem we do not have.