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Title: What battery size, 97 U295
Post by: Kevin on August 17, 2016, 04:39:23 pm
Good afternoon!  Coach is currently in storage and I need to order two new Optima Red Tops starting batteries.  Would save me a trip if anyone know what size I need for a 1997 U295?

Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: What battery size, 97 U295
Post by: bdale on August 17, 2016, 04:45:44 pm
My 97 took 2 Optima Group 34's:

12-Volt, 800 Cold Cranking Amps, Size: 10" x 6 7/8" x 7 13/16" tall, Weight: 37.9 pounds, SAE Post
Title: Re: What battery size, 97 U295
Post by: John44 on August 17, 2016, 05:35:17 pm
check amazon ,got 2 last month for $147 ea.
Title: Re: What battery size, 97 U295
Post by: bdale on August 17, 2016, 05:43:04 pm
Got mine for the same price several months ago at Amazon as well.  Ordered on a Sunday and had them at my door the next day with free Prime delivery.  They must have had a local Houston warehouse.  Both were fresh date codes and tested above their rating.
Title: Re: What battery size, 97 U295
Post by: Kevin on August 17, 2016, 05:52:55 pm
Thanks a ton, will order from Amazon prime.  Take care and again, many thanks.
Title: Re: What battery size, 97 U295
Post by: Barry & Cindy on August 18, 2016, 12:16:01 am
Our red tops are rated at 1000 amps and have both side and top automotive posts.
There was room in the tray for 3 batteries, so when we replaced start batteries, we bought 3.