Lifting a Battery September 15, 2019, 01:15:54 pm Since I've got to replace the two Trojan T145s I was looking online at Amazon for some means of lifting it and hauling it to the car. There are a few choices and I wondered if anyone had one they liked.This appeared to have the best overall reviews. Amazon.com: Lisle 57850 Battery Carrier: AutomotiveJim 1 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Lifting a Battery Reply #1 – September 15, 2019, 02:30:02 pm However, given the tight space, this might be a better choice.Amazon.com: FJC 46173 Heavy Duty Adjustable Battery Carrier: Automotive As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Lifting a Battery Reply #2 – September 15, 2019, 02:38:11 pm This works better.Amazon.com: Trojan battery carrier: Automotive
Re: Lifting a Battery Reply #3 – September 15, 2019, 02:59:25 pm Quote from: hbn7hj - September 15, 2019, 02:38:11 pmThis works better.Amazon.com: Trojan battery carrier: AutomotiveI saw that but it does say it is for the T105. The T145 does have the same piece that those hooks would go under though so I'm assuming it works on them as well. The other problem is the Interstate I'm looking at doesn't have those spots to hook onto.Jim
Re: Lifting a Battery Reply #4 – September 15, 2019, 05:39:08 pm Two large, Phillips screwdrivers, each one inserted through one of the batteries' terminal's bolt holes, works fine, it what I used for years when working on battery powered equipment, changed a few hundred T-105s in the day. With the screwdrivers, two people can carry a battery together . Be careful not to short the battery.Battery holders, like the one shown, are difficult to use when a battery is mounted high on a machine, such as a starting battery. Battery straps are subject to slipping, be careful using one.https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b/super-start-4986/battery-accessories-16452/battery-carrier-strap---universal-19572/bda10b286f07/super-start-battery-lifter/08517/4742244/1997/jeep/cherokee?pos=1Larry
Re: Lifting a Battery Reply #5 – September 15, 2019, 06:36:34 pm Hi Jim,I have the Trojan battery lift strap with the hooks on each end and feel it is a secure method to carry and maneuver a Trojan battery. It was given to me by a Trojan dealer. I also have a strap that attaches to the battery terminal; it works but I have less confidence in it. My method of removal and installation uses a Black & Decker Workmate workbench next to the battery compartment. It is fairly close in height to the battery compartment door. The process is to lift the front edge of the battery over the lip of the tray and then attach the other end of the strap to the back side of the battery and ease it on to the Workmate. Then onto the tailgate of my truck. Not sure I would want to bend over to lift a battery out of a trunk. By the way, I use that Workmate bench to slide the spare tire out of my Mid-bath's storage compartment when I take it out for air pressure checks too. Great working height for my needs.Steve K. 1 Likes
Re: Lifting a Battery Reply #6 – September 15, 2019, 06:59:20 pm There's really no need to remove your spare from it's compartment. I have been using the item described in the link below for years, in fact, I have two, connected like a daisy chain with which I inflate the spare in my 30'IB. My spare resides mid-ship way back under the queen bed. It takes a gorilla to remove it!Sadly Amazon says it is out of stock but perhaps it can be found from another vendor. Amazon.com: Accu-gage - Chek A Spare, Valve Extender: Automotive As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Lifting a Battery Reply #7 – September 15, 2019, 09:16:54 pm Quote from: Lazy Bones - September 15, 2019, 06:59:20 pmThere's really no need to remove your spare from it's compartment. I have been using the item described in the link below for years, in fact, I have two, connected like a daisy chain with which I inflate the spare in my 30'IB. My spare resides mid-ship way back under the queen bed. It takes a gorilla to remove it!Sadly Amazon says it is out of stock but perhaps it can be found from another vendor. Amazon.com: Accu-gage - Chek A Spare, Valve Extender: AutomotiveGood tip, Steve. There's a gadget for everything!Chris As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Lifting a Battery Reply #8 – September 16, 2019, 09:20:47 am Jim,I prefer the Two Hand Human Carrier for once every 5 to 10 years. I set the batteries on something disposable, cardboard or plastic.The FJC adjustable in reply #1 covers nearly every thing. Storage of the carrier can be a problem, it just does't want to be flat!The rubber / plastic straps on some of the others i don't trust. I have seen enough rubber and plastic fail in similar applications.
Re: Lifting a Battery Reply #9 – September 17, 2019, 02:57:17 pm I am just checking - carriers are used because the batteries are heavy or because of concern about getting "that battery stuff" on clothes / hands or for some other reason I don't know ....? JaneSent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
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