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Title: Starting batteries
Post by: Paul Champagne on November 03, 2026, 09:26:16 PM
I have lifeline batteries about 4 or 5 years old the starting batteries won't hold a charge so everytime i need to start my Coach i need to jump start the battery I am not sure what size they are also my battery boost switch doesn't seem to be working is that on a fuse not sure where to look her on my o6 Thunder?
Title: Re: Starting batteries
Post by: Scott Shearer on November 04, 2026, 08:22:49 AM
Paul,

Page 339 in your owner's manual lists the battery specifications, there is also chart in your Wiring Diagrams supplement booklet that lists standard and optional chassis battery configurations.

Likely, the reason that your battery boost is not functioning is because the Big Boy isolator relay is not working, probably needs to be cleaned. Also, could be why your chassis batteries didn't last very long, they're not charging from shore power. 

In Coach Assist->Common Problems->Support Systems, you'll find a white paper that discusses the charging system for your coach and an article that contains instructions for cleaning the Big. Cleaning instructions can also be found on YouTube.

-Scott
Title: Re: Starting batteries
Post by: Bill Lampkin on November 04, 2026, 05:00:11 PM
Replace batteries, 4-5 yrs too old . I buy mine from cat dealer, 900-1000 cca.