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- Replacing a RV Motorhome Chassis Battery, Saving all your ECM info & keep your battery charged while parked or in storage.
I change my motorhome and car chassis battery every 3yrs. It’s a PM item. Chassis batteries get weak over time and you can get stranded with a dead battery, especially in the winter when it’s cold. So performing battery maintenance like this is important.
My motorhome chassis battery is responsible for powering the slides, my leveling jacks and my power steps, so there's good reason to have a chassis battery that is performing to peak performance.
There is a proper procedure for replacing a motorhome chassis battery and I’ll be covering that today, along with cover an AMP-L-Start or a TRIK-L-Start to keep your motorhome chassis battery topped off while parked or in storage.
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We are in no way experts or professional mechanics. But being a journeyman millwright for years & being EX Military, has proven to be very helpful in my lifetime learning how to care for & maintain all sorts of machinery & equipment like: helicopters, airplanes, tanks, motorcycles & many types of other vehicles. That, along with 18 months preparing & upgrading our RV before we went full time, & now traveling for several years has gained us a lot of knowledge. Regardless of what we recommend, consult a professional if you're unsure about working on your RV. Work you perform or products you purchase based on any information we provide is at your own risk.
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❤Just received the Facebook post that Martin passed yesterday, April 2nd. I was shocked. Martin and Joanie had been so helpful to us all, he will be so missed! People will search for his videos and expertise for years to come. Rest in peace my friend!
Just read the news about Martin passing yesterday. Our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to Joanie and their family. Martin, through his channel, provided an invaluable service. Although we never had the pleasure of meeting him in person, he was the real deal. Rest easy Martin and thank you for the gift you left this world.
Oh my gosh! No! I just found his channel and his videos are priceless. I really can't believe this!
@@src4409 I know, it was so sad. We never met him, but he seemed like a great guy.
Martin & Joanie you probably have no idea how you have touched so many far and wide.
Watching your videos was like sitting down with wise friends!
Wishing Joanie peace & comfort. He'll be in your heart forever!
Rest in piece Martin, thanks for taking us along on the road you traveled! 🙏
Sending my deepest condolences on the passing of Martin. Thoughts and prayers coming from us. Always enjoyed watching you both on the channel. The TH-cam RV Community has suffered a great loss.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Martin. I never had the pleasure of meeting him in person, but I feel as if I have lost a brother. I’ve learned so much from him in the videos he so graciously shared with us, not for personal gain, but simply to share his knowledge with us.
Thank you Martin! Rest in peace brother!
Rest in Peace Martin and thank you for the wealth of knowledge you passed along.
I’m shocked and stunned. I had no idea Martin passed. I was looking out for the next cancer update to hear progress. I’m saddened. Martin has been a HUGE ASSET to the Rv community. There will never be another like him. My condolences to you Joanie. I pray Yeshua comforts you!! ❤
Noooo!!! I just found out he passed. I’m so very sorry Joanie. What a treasure he was. Thank you for sharing him with us.
So glad to see that you had the back up videos ready to go. Isn’t it something that this practical guy with good advice could be cared for by so many people you have never meet. Stay strong and know we are all praying for your strength.
I am sad to say Martin passed away Sunday😢
@@RVstreet Joanie, I am so sad for your loss, hoping your family and friends are caring for you. Our lives continue to change and we don’t know what we can endure until it is not an option. You were very loved, by someone many found to be an amazing person
Continue to keep you in thoughts and prayers during your treatment and for remission.
I never met Martin but watching his videos made you feel like he was your best friend ready to help you with anything. We lost a really great man yesterday.
You are always so informative, passionate and kind. Love how you emphasized the right cable to remove first. :) I’ve learned a ton from ALL of your videos and I’m eternally grateful. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your support. ♥️
I'm really sorry to hear of Martin's passing. He has been a great help to all of us in the RV lifestyle with his amount of knowledge. My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family.
My heart just broke reading the comments about Martin's passing. Thank you, Martin and Joanie, for sharing your knowledge and lives with us. Martin is going to be dearly missed. Big hugs to you, Joanie. I'm so, so sorry for your loss.
With much sadness I offer to you Joanie, the breath to be with all your emotions to help support you during your time of reflection and grief...Me ke Aloha❤. Martin, may you continue to breathe through your loved ones here in this realm.
I am so sorry. I just saw it in the comments here. Prayers for Joanie and for all of the people who loved Martin. I'm just terribly sad about this.
I’ve learned so much from Martin and will miss him. Prayers for Joanie and the family.
Praying for you my freind!
The RV community has lost a true champion. I have learned so much watching his instructional and entertaining videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise. I never met Martin but being a fellow Veteran I feel like I have lost a brother. My sincerest condolences to Joanie and their family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Man I miss this great guy 😢
Me too
Me three
Jonie, Martin was so much of my RV life since I found him on You Tube. I've spent 100 of hours watching him. He was like best friend. I hope you keep his You Tube channel up as he will continue help fellow RV'rs. We love him and we love you.
Thank you. Martin had several videos already up and scheduled to be released, so you will have a few more to watch 💔
We are continuing to lift you up in prayer. 🙏🏻
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, Joanie. We'll miss him too.
Martin, you sound much better. I hope your situation is improving. Praying for you, brother.
The videos are a Memorial to Martin. Thank You Sir and God Bless.
Thank you for keeping us Martinized, take care of yourself. Prayers for health for you and Joanie, we all love your attitudes. 👍❤️
In the Lords arms. See you later Martin. Thanks Joanie and friends for continuing to publish.
Good to see you again! I keep praying for you and Joanie every morning at 5 am. God bless you
We're devestated longntime Sub'rs Our condolences to Jaonie and family. Martin was such an inspiration to the YT DIY'ers. Always respectful and positive and willing to share his wisdom and lessons learned. May God rest his soul. RIP Brother your battles are behind you from a fellow "Nam" Vet. Bill&Pat.
Thank Martin & yes the camera lady Joni 🙏🙏🙏
No words could express my sadness for the loss of Martin, I hope Joanie is with friends and or family. Again my deepest condolences.
I didn’t always agree with Martin but absolutely loved his passion for rv maintenance. Truly a class act!! RIP my friend!
God bless you and your family Martin Health is wealth. We’re all saying a prayer for you.!!!!!!
So good to have a Martin & Joanie fix! Still praying for strength in this season of life. You are so appreciated and remember that.
Hi Martin, good to see you again. Hope you're alright. Thinking of you and Joanie. Prayers
Oh no my deepest condolences to you Joanie. Shocked to hear this. So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed watching Martins videos.
Thank you so much
Just saw the Facebook post from Joanie, Our Hearts are broken for you and Prayers go out to you. Martin will live on forever in heaven and in the Videos you two posted over the years. Stay strong and faithful.
Wonderful to see you! Thank you so much for keeping us all Martinzed. BTW I changed out my water pump following your video :) I'm no spring chicken at 69!! All the best to you and Joani.
I hope all is fantastic Martin, God Bless You!
I'm with you on the regular battery replacement idea. I was stranded 35 years ago with a dead battery I knew was going dead. Ever since then, I replace my battery every four years. Never had an issue. I do like the Everstart MAXX batteries. I've always had good luck with them.
Great to see you again. Hope things are going well with your treatments and you are feeling OK. Think about you guys quite often. Wishing you all the best.
Thanks again.
Martin , I love you and thank you for your knowledge and general goodness ! You are really the bomb 💣 ! Thank you for being you ! ❤❤❤❤
Just replaced both my batteries. My coach battery works my slides and steps. Still keeping you in my prayers. God bless you my vet brother.
Martin,
Thanks so much for another great video. I will be getting the trickle start. I like.
We hope doing well. Your in our prayers.
Bruce
I was so excited to see this video and was going to comment on his progress.I am so sorry. My prayers are with you Joanie and your family. He was a blessing to everyone. ❤❤❤
I am deeply saddened by this news about our friend Martin. I am so sorry Joanie and ya’alls family. Prayers for Gods healing hands to wrap you in his loving arms. My deepest condolences go out to you.
Fifty pushups. Amazing
My motorhome is on an International Durastar light frame. The OBD connection is round.
I didn't see your memory scanner in the Amazon Store or in the description.
Thanks
My wife and I pray for you and your recovery.
Another Great video, Thanks Martin, God Bless and Prayers your way to you and Joanie for your health and well being. Stay strong, trust in God for Eternal life. Faith in the treatments are working.
Hope all is well!
Martinized maintenance is my primary defense against major issues! I think & pray for you and Joanie daily.
Ecm=electronic control module. Mechanic here. Love ya, brother!
So sorry to hear this . He was a good person and helped me a lot on my rv . Rip Martin and prayers to his wife and family.
Condolences to you Joanie and your family. Martin will be missed.
It’s good see you still doing good. ❤👍
Also I installed a soft water system . My wife says thank you, and the quick connection, and hoses you recommended.
What a sad news! 😥 I was doing a blitz of Martin's video this morning and told him to "take care" in a comment... And this video and comments came up... I will enjoy every minute of it. Take care Joanie, stay strong! ❤
Boy... My heart... I love Martin and I thank Martin and Joanie... Great video as always. I never met Martin or Joanie but I think of you all as dear friends. God bless you!
Prayers for you and Joanie. Thanks for the helpful videos.
Awesome video Great work!
there are no words, So sorry for your loss…
Glad to see you at it!
Martin is in Jesus hands now, I am confident of this because I am confident in Martins expression of faith in Jesus Christ. Thank you Joanie for all the you and Matrin have done to enrich our lives. I look forward to the day I get to meet Martin in person. God Bless you.
Thanks Martin - good video and information as always. Stay strong brother!
So sorry for your loss 😢 I learned a lot watching Martin videos. Blessings always 🙏
I also just replaced both of my house batteries last fall and I just replaced the motor coach battery this fall. Brother, my prayers continue each day for you and your family.
I hate electric and when I changes battery out I shake for a minute and then man up, thanks for the education, good refresher.
If you disconnect the chassis battery(or cut off the switch ) when get to a campground why don't you lose all that information you were talking about. We have a round ECM OBD2 socket on ours(Diesel pusher) so that memory thing wouldn't work but I don't think we even need that. I replaced our chassis batteries 6 1/2 years ago( 2 1000 CCA Duracell batteries we bought at Sam's Club for 100.00 each) and we didn't lose any info that I'm aware of (Caterpillar engine and Allison auto transmission) . Never had a dead battery and we carry a booster just in case plus we can boost the chassis batteries with the house(I bet yours can too),or we can start the 7500 watt on board generator and charge them all up, without hook ups) That being said this will probably be the year we replace the chassis batteries. When we bought ours batteries 6 1/2 years ago the Core charge was 5.00 each, and the core charge on my Suburban battery(bought 2 years and 4 months ago was also 5.00. Dang 25.00 now, yikes Safe Travels and take care of yourself Martin. Love your videos.
Rest in Peace my Friend, Ill see you again in Valhalla.
I just took mine out and put in lithium Thor axis. No problem after one year
Your Soo correct. When you notice the equipment not running quite right if you don't have full power . The equipment can get burnt out . . Good video. Dead batterys can cost you more than just replacing the bat
So sorry to hear the news. Your videos have been extremely helpful, valuable and informative for us. God Bless
Martin, glad to see your doing well, I've missed your videos, I keep our RV plugged in while parked in the RV shed and the chassis battery turned off, works well for me, and I also carry a jump box at all times, it's small, about the size of a VHS tape , it will boast off from a dead battery about 5 times between having to charge, luckily we have not had to use it. the trick l start sounds like the way to go....Keep up the great work..
we are praying for you martin. we love all you videos.
How are you doing?? Praying for continued healing..
I found the memory saver on your Amazon Store. Thanks
Enjoy your videos Martin, about to replace my 2016 coach and chassis batteries in my new to me, 2017 Vista 29VE. Prayers and good karma being sent your way🙏🏼
My wife and I are always wondering how you are doing. You look really good. So glad to see you.
Haven't watched the whole video yet, but have to agree with your advice to refresh the battery banks at three years.
Our class c came with one coach battery.
Replaced it with two new deep wet cells. Peace of mind for three years....
Good to see you. Stay well. Jay and Gail. FL
My heart is broken into a million pieces because Martin passed away yesterday😢
@@RVstreet oh my. I am so sorry. I'm stunned. He was my highlight for RV videos. Obviously a great and humble man. Joanie you will be in our thoughts and prayers always. You both are very special to us. The effort needed to produce such good videos was not lost on us. We knew you are an amazing couple. Jay & Gail FL
A very sad day for us RVers, Martin you will be missed. RIP😢
Hey there my friends. Another great video. I have 2 12 volt house batteries in series & just replaced one. Ran a Auto Meter check and it was marginal good. Will probably get and mount the Trikl Charge before long. Hope all is going well with you both and my prayers are always for you guys. As always, I got your back brother. Steve Robinson.
Oh no, so sad! I learned so much from Martin! RIP 😢
Joanie, I am so sorry to read that your wonderful Martin has passed.
He leaves us quite a legacy of information and the verb Martinize.
So very sorry.
Great channel. Always good content.
But I solved this issue for myself permanently this week. I sold my RV. I'm free again!
RIP Martin!
Great job god bless I hope you’re feeling better
Sadly Martin passed away April 2nd.💔
Just so you know 13.7 is charging/float charge. Full charge is 12.7 volts.
To bad you don't have enough room to add a second chassie battery. It would better suport all the work it does on your RV.
Martin, I didn't see "everything electrical" in your playlist.
Miss you!
Agreed 💔
Sending more prayers.
Thank you. Get well!
Very sorry to hear the news
great and simple information. Thanks Don
Most 12 volt batteries last for 4years.....ontario canada
😢 my deepest sympathy
Was wondering how Martin is doing as I miss his videos. I am hoping and praying he is doing well.
I'm so very sad to say that Martin has passed away. 💔
My deepest condolences 🖤❤️🩹🙏😞
Thank you for a very good video. Can't find the Trik-L-Start in your store!I just read down the comments and someone mentioned they are not in business anymore. Does anyone know of an alternative? I have a trickle charger but this looks like a better option.
When you shut off the chassis battery, you shut off power to the ECM, stereo, backup camera, and basically everything else that's powered off that battery unless your switch doesn't actually cut power to all the circuits which isn't the purpose of the switch... Turning that switch off should be exactly like disconnecting a battery terminal.
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So good to c u doing so well, best regards to Joanie.
I wonder what makes the old battery worth $40?
At 6:40 mark in the video Martin corrects what is known as the core charge from $40 to $25. It’s to encourage the consumer to return the old battery to the store where purchased for recycling as there is a significant amount of lead that is in the old battery. The lead is what makes the battery so heavy. Once you return the old battery to the store, they refund the core charge to you, in this case, they refund you the $25.
@@jimmcfadden9865 thank you
Me screaming at the screen *BLACK NEGATUVE CABLE FIRST*
🤣🤣🤣
How is he doing. AND do you need anything
It’s heartbreaking to say Martin isn’t doing well at all and is currently in the hospital.😢
JoMarie may God give you and Martin peace and endurance during this difficult journey. I pray you know a special sense of his presence Love from Canada.
Sorry to hear of his passing , thoughts and 🙏🙏 go out too Family and close friends 🌈🇺🇸🦅✌️