Chassis Battery vs. House Battery
Most motorhomes have two separate battery systems. The chassis battery starts the engine. The house batteries run the lights, fridge, water pump and outlets in the coach. When the engine will not crank, it is almost always the chassis battery, and that is what we jump.
Many RVs have a boost or battery-link switch on the dash that borrows power from the house batteries to start the engine. If your house batteries are charged, try holding that switch while you crank before you call. If they are dead too, call us.
Why RV Batteries Die
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Storage: Months parked in a lot while the radio, CO detector and step motor slowly drain the chassis battery.
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Snowbird season: Coaches that sat all summer and will not start when it is time to head out.
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Parasitic draws: Clocks, alarms and leveling systems pulling current around the clock.
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Florida heat: South Florida summers cut battery life to 2β3 years.
Heavy Duty Pricing
Semis, box trucks, buses and RVs are a flat $100 anywhere we serve, truck stops included. Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, Dania Beach, Pembroke Park, West Park, Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, Davie (including the Florida 595 Truck Stop), Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Pompano Beach and the Seminole Travel Center on US-27 are all the same $100. That is the whole price, day or night, weekends and holidays. No service call fee and no labor charge on top.
Where We Reach You
- β’ RV parks and campgrounds across Broward
- β’ RV and boat storage lots
- β’ Driveways and HOA-approved parking areas
- β’ Rest areas, fuel stops and roadside
Before We Arrive
Tell us the make, model and year, and whether it is gas or diesel. Please have the chassis battery compartment open. On many motorhomes it is behind a panel near the front or under the entry step.
FAQs
Q: How much is an RV jump start?
A: A flat $100 anywhere in our area, for any motorhome on a 12V chassis system, any hour.
Q: Do you jump travel trailers or fifth wheels?
A: Those do not have an engine, so there is nothing to start. If the truck pulling it will not start, we can jump the truck. Pickups are our standard $70 rate.
Q: Can you charge my house batteries?
A: No, a jump is for starting the engine. Once it is running, your alternator and converter will start recharging the system.
Q: My diesel pusher will not start. Can you help?
A: Most diesel pushers use a 12V chassis system and we can usually help. Tell us the make and model when you call and we will confirm before heading out.
π 754-888-5867 (754-888-JUMP)
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