The extra battery with cables and auto switching is less then 2000 by the dealer. You could have a knowledged friend do it much cheaper. Regarding the EMC system updates, yes it can be expensive but depending on how many miles you log each year you might want to save some of those pennies for the future. Best Wishes In a message dated 11/26/2009 11:54:58 A.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
i cannot afford the $10,000 to get it updated. OVR helped to buy but they do not maintain or update. which i did not know how much this was going to be when it was installed. EMC has a monoply and my dealer charges $180/hr for EMC repair. I was charged $500 for a used tri-pin this summer. I even had to use parts from my old tri-pin. highway robbery-imho........ i have to travel over 2.5 hours just to get to nearest dealer. ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) To: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) ; [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) ; [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2009 11:22 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] van battery EMC systems must be updated every 2-3 years with the controls going back to Louisania for upgrades and repairs. When was the last time you did that? Best Wishes In a message dated 11/26/2009 10:16:13 A.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) writes: I cannot open the doors or use the lift while van is running-safety feature. i've read that the optima is a good battery. i was thinking the yellow top. not sure what is different then the red top. over 50% of the time when I replace the battery, it blows my EMC DIGI-TONE. dealer does not know why it happens. the guy who wired it up is retired. ----- Original Message ----- From: _RONALD L PRACHT_ (mailto:[email protected]) To: _Derrick_ (mailto:[email protected]) ; [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 10:45 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] van battery Hey, Ive got a gmc safari wheelchair van that has power doors, lift and a six way power transfer seat. Ive owned the van for 5 yrs and have been through 5 batterys. I was sucking so much power out of the battery that is boiled the battery acid over the top of the battery onto the driveway, lol. I just put in a optima gel red top battery in my van. Im hoping I will get better service out of it than the acid ones. I will tell you that the key is starting the van (if possible) before you run all the power accessories. When the van is running you can run anything you want because the power draw is put on the alternator. Using the power options with the engine off is what kills the battery. Replacing the battery every year is a piece of cake though unless you own a Dodge then you have to disassemble half the van to get the battery out. Most batterys have a 3 yr warranty.....when you use your warranty dont explain to much or they might void the warranty. ron c7 --- On Wed, 11/25/09, Derrick <[email protected]> wrote: From: Derrick <[email protected]> Subject: [QUAD-L] van battery To: [email protected] Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 7:40 PM The PA cold weather killed my van battery today. Luckily I could still get out of the van I'm tired of replacing the van battery(3rd Napa battery in 18 months).I get a new 1 every time but I want to get a battery that lasts. With all the EMC equipment, van lift, I need a great battery. What kind of battery do you recommend? I've been looking at Exide and Diehard. And at AGM "absorbed glass mat lead-acid chemistry" battery types.Anyone try this type of battery? Thanks, Derrick W
