icepuffin Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Sorry if this is a daft question but I have had problems removing and reinstalling the battery as the battery box is quite small, I have bought some 'quick fit' battery connectors as I think this will make my life easier, in particular connecting the red one. I was hoping that there would be some sort of diagram to show me how to attach or remove the old connectors for the quick fit ones but there is no info at all. The caravan is in storage at the moment so I am unable to see how easy or difficult it is to change them over . Is anyone able to point me in the right direction for a diagram or instructions I can follow please. Many thanks Quote Nissan X trail Dci 150 Sport - Bailey Ranger 520 /4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl250 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) They are very easy to fit. When you see your battery you will be able to work it out. I had to twist the caravan, the solar panel and the mover cables all together and fix into each quick release clamp. It was certainly not a problem. Edited March 19, 2014 by Shirl250 Quote 2007 Bailey Series 5 Senator Arizona (4 berth, rear bathroom, side dinette) towed by a 57 Kia Sorento XS Auto with Kumho KL17 tyres, Reich Mover, Kampa Rally 390, Caravan Tyres : GT Radial Maxmiler CX 185/80 R14 102R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkymarsh Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Spanner, screwdriver and a bit of cable twisting is all that's needed. Will only take 10mins max, and you'll be singing the praises of them forever in eternity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyMark Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I changed mine recently. Original one - cable passed into body of clamp, held with two screws. Undo screws & pull cable out. Reverse to fit new. Easy peasy. Less than 5 minutes. Quote Just beginning our adventure. 95% of my time on CT I use my phone. As a result correct spelling and grammer will be used sparingly. This is due to fat fingers. Please don't let it bother you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave11a Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Spot on replies best thing I ever did fitting them. Our battery is a very tight fit in the box and I found that if I opened the box sat on the step then loosened the battery strap I can pull the battery out slightly and rest the edge on my knees it gives me plenty of room to connect and disconnect the quick release clamps easily a lot better than using a spanner on the old clamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinTop Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Interesting, my current van does not have quick release clamps but the previous did. It is a tight fit too. Anyone have a link to where to buy at a good price inc delivery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icepuffin Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 Dave11a,- yep that's exactly what I have to do only the red terminal is a real pig to get on, checking up I hope that it is as previously described but not having the caravan to hand I was just trying to be prepared! Thanks for the replies Quote Nissan X trail Dci 150 Sport - Bailey Ranger 520 /4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyMark Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Interesting, my current van does not have quick release clamps but the previous did. It is a tight fit too. Anyone have a link to where to buy at a good price inc delivery?Mine were from eBay. Exactly the same as what I've seen in accessory shops but half the price. Quote Just beginning our adventure. 95% of my time on CT I use my phone. As a result correct spelling and grammer will be used sparingly. This is due to fat fingers. Please don't let it bother you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave11a Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Interesting, my current van does not have quick release clamps but the previous did. It is a tight fit too. Anyone have a link to where to buy at a good price inc delivery? Halfords do them plus a lot on Amazon but you will probably find them at any dealers or motorist discount shops. I would go by reviews on any web sales as I bought some that the spring mechanism fell to bits after a couple of uses. http://www. halfords. com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductMobileDisplay?catalogId=10151&storeId=10001&productId=752511&categoryId=255205&langId=-1 http://www. amazon. co. uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=quick+release+battery+terminals&tag=googhydr-21&index=aps&hvadid=28732479728&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11028886954493476018&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=t&ref=pd_sl_56zqm2xljw_b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirl250 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I bought ours in Halfords. .... Quote 2007 Bailey Series 5 Senator Arizona (4 berth, rear bathroom, side dinette) towed by a 57 Kia Sorento XS Auto with Kumho KL17 tyres, Reich Mover, Kampa Rally 390, Caravan Tyres : GT Radial Maxmiler CX 185/80 R14 102R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinTop Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Thanks. Sorry for the late reply, on mobile it does not show notifications very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matelodave Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I've had cheap ones which fell to bits so it's worth paying a pound or two more to get decent ones. Quote 2018 S-Max Titanium 2. 0 Tdci (177. 54bhp,180ps,132kw) Powershift + 2015 Unicorn III Cadz, Ventura Marlin porch awning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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