For anyone else watching this, be aware there is a little plug that you need to remove from the old battery for a vent hole---opposite of the one that connects to the plastic vent tube--you can just see it at @5:13 on the end of the battery. Take it out and use it on the new battery to plug that hole. This is most easily done before you drop the new one in! Thanks for the video.

You make some of the best repair vidio's on youtube. Clear speaking, no shaking or waving of the camera that I hate. Thanks

In a past life I was a manager for a large automotive retail chain and I can say that is a professional level battery tutorial. And some excellent videography. Its good to see You are both healthy. The only plus to this pandemic is I am now getting weeks to the gallon of fuel mileage😭😭😭

@oneadVANtureatatime

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you J. G.! We appreciate the compliment. Initially, when checking out KZread for a Promaster battery video I could not find any other complete videos on how to do this. We hope this video will help people save some cash in the future. That's funny you mention saving gas. Half our monthly expenses is fuel and we have also drove no where 😂

I've watched other videos where you work on your promaster van. You are always very thorough... I've owned my Ram Promaster extended high roof 3500 self converted van for 5 years. It's time for a new battery. Good tips, too! Thanks for making this video.

David... Thank very much for your video. English it's not my language, so I don't have all the words to say how much you helped me. May God protect you, and yours dreams. Health and peace.

@oneadVANtureatatime

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We wish you Love, Peace, and Joy. 😀😀😀

You saved us a lot of hassle in our work vehicle yesterday. No time between jobs to get us into the shop and the battery died on our last job, but we had the new one in the van and were able to change it in 20 minutes, thanks to the providence of finding your video. So many thanks!

Great video. My Ram has a inverted plastic battery aligner on the bottom of the battery box so the battery can't move either way. I noticed my original battery was an 800 Amp while my new 4 year free replacement warranty from Walmart is a 900 CCA battery. It is the exact replacement. I also didn't have to remove the positive wire , only loosened clamp and the entire positive cluster came off together. Your video made the replacement very easy. My original battery was still working fine but is 5 years old so I just replaced it before it does go bad. There wasn't even dust In my battery box. Was just like new! Both batteries were identical. Cost 184 dollars at Walmart including all fees and taxes. This is in Florida. Original battery was mfg in Sept 26 2017 now is July 2022, old battery still good so that lasted very good.

Thanks so much Dave. I followed your instructions and replaced my battery! Your video took the mystery out of all those wires on the positive terminal that allowed me to take on the project. Saved me a call for help!

@oneadVANtureatatime

2 жыл бұрын

Right on Nancy! Way to go. We are happy to be helpful. 😀

Hi Dave, I just had to install a new battery in my 2018 2500. The dealership wanted $350 for the battery and $150 to install before taxes. I declined, drove to Costco and bought a better battery for $198. Your excellent video walked me right through the install perfectly. Thank you so much for taking the time to make it. It really helped. Happy trails!

@oneadVANtureatatime

9 ай бұрын

This is the best comment! We did this video because we had such a hard time finding a quality video to help us! When we bought our van we didn't even know where the battery was.

You can double the views for all your Promaster maintenance videos by adding "Citroen Jumper / Peugeot Boxer / Fiat Ducato" to your titles, for the sake of your European fans, like me. Love your channel!

@oneadVANtureatatime

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! We really appreciate your feedback. We did not even consider doing this! I will be working on fixing this ASAP! Thanks for watching!!

Thanks for video I bought 19 promaster new in August. No problems great van. Love it. If I ever need to change battery your video is a great reference

Thanks so much! Just completed the battery change with this video and it helped perfectly. Simple to follow along and correctly replace the battery

@oneadVANtureatatime

2 жыл бұрын

Right on! We are happy to be helpful! Thank you for taking the time to send back a comment. 👍😀

Your video was a great help replacing the battery. Thank you for making and posting the video

You are an amazing teacher, so calm and very thorough! Thank you.

Great job! Coming up on 5 years on my original battery, so this is going to come in handy very soon. Thanks!

Hate to say it but a good problem to have in your driveway and not out in the back country. That quick release is a nice feature! You made it look easy!

@oneadVANtureatatime

4 жыл бұрын

We said the same thing! Thank you for your kind comment. We hope you are having a good day.

Thank you so much! We are on tour and while we could jump it to get to our first stop, the battery gave its last breath this morning.🪫😵 Luckily we had a hand cart and could walk to a Napa, and with your help we got it all going again to head to our next gig! 😅 Thank you again for your clear instruction and positive spirit! 💗

High quality content, thanks for taking the time to make this!

Thanks for posting this. You gave me the confidence to this myself! I am now a subscriber!

your little boyish grin at the end when it started....Priceless!!!

@oneadVANtureatatime

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Traci. 😀😀😀

Absolutely LOVE your how-to videos! Please keep them coming!

@oneadVANtureatatime

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! We have more lined up and ready to film already. 😀

Great video. Any of your friends ever tag you with 'smiley' lol? Seriously, enjoyable, to the point, yet thorough.

@oneadVANtureatatime

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That should be Dave’s nickname for sure! He is always smiling 🙂

Thank you for this video! So helpful!

Dave: You're the Man! This video saved me a lot of headaches and heartaches. Thank you.

@oneadVANtureatatime

Жыл бұрын

Happy to help! 👍😀

Thanks so much for the video! I was installing my DC/DC charger and could not figure out how to remove the positive bus bar from the battery. Saved me some head scratching for sure. Thanks again for the content.

@oneadVANtureatatime

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Thank you for taking the time to comment. 👍

Everything is very clear! Thank you very much.

Literally the exact step by step I was looking for. Thank you tons 🙏🏼

Great video on how to replace the battery in the UKs best selling motorhome base vehicle. Nice to see they are also available in the USA . Thank you and all the best from the UK .

Thank you so much! You just saved me a ton of grief/time with this!

Your how-to videos are always so thorough! I did not know the batteries in those are on the inside. Interesting. I have never changed a battery so this stuff is good to know. The quarter....what a great idea. Well done you guys!

@oneadVANtureatatime

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lynda! It just feels good to make helpful videos and get comments like yours. ❤️

Dave you have a good way of keeping the info clean and concise.

@oneadVANtureatatime

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I actually keep things a little to clean and concise 😂 Carrie helps me elaborate some or it would be a 3 minute video with no personality. 😀

Thanks Dave; It was much easier than I thought with easy step by step instructions. The battery is heavy so I pulled it out while seating, better leverage. I did not have a Carrie to assist. Stay safe.

@oneadVANtureatatime

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for doing these videos haven't got the van yet but it's always nice to learn something new I would have never thought there was that much involved and changing the battery but you make it look so simple thanks again looking forward to more maintenance videos

@oneadVANtureatatime

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your kind words! We love to be helpful and save money.

Dave, you make the battery change so easy. Great job, once again. With Carrie’s excellent camera work, this video is a clear winner. 👍

@oneadVANtureatatime

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you David 😀 Carrie is just about done editing the ” How to Jump” video. We also show a really nice air compressor and how we use it.

@goldrace10

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing ! Very well done ! by Dave & Carrie .........

@emanueltorres1159

2 жыл бұрын

@@oneadVANtureatatime seriously great video thanks so much

Thanks for this video Dave. I found it very interesting and informative, will now be proceeding with my battery change with a lot more confidence. I look forward to viewing the other videos on your channel. I completely understand that producing these videos does take a lot of work but rest assured they are appreciated. Once again, Thanks!

@oneadVANtureatatime

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ron! We appreciate your kind words, these help us stay motivated when filming those how to videos. A 15-minute job will take about 4 hours to film and another 4 hours to edit.

Top bloke well done, made it easy.

You have saved me my friend. Great video for someone who has never worked on this van before.

@oneadVANtureatatime

Жыл бұрын

+TSK23 Music glad to help!!

Hey man thank you so much me and my boss were looking at this thing for at least an hour and got lost super fast fantastic video thanks so much

@oneadVANtureatatime

3 жыл бұрын

Right on Devin! We are happy to have helped. We have been learning a few repairs while living on the road the last 3 years.Take good care.

Man thanks so much for taking the effort to making and posting this video. The info you shared help me big time!!!!! Thanks again

excellent how to video for anyone with a Promaster and it was good that it went dead at your brothers place and not out in the wilds you travel since it couldn't be jump started

@oneadVANtureatatime

4 жыл бұрын

We had the exact same conversation 😂 That would have been a huge problem at one of our off the beaten path boondocking locations.

Thanks, dude. I changed my battery, and it was easy thanks to your video.

@oneadVANtureatatime

3 жыл бұрын

Right on! We are happy to help. 😀 Thank you for taking the time to comment.

Useful and helpful, thanks again

Nice work, thanks sharing and be so being thorough. 💪🏼👍🏼👊🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸

This is a very useful video. Thank you very much

Just changed out my original 2017 Promaster battery…. I used your video as a guide, worked out great! BUT, it took me just as long to get the little tube in after installing the battery…. It had never been installed in the first place 😊 thanks for all your”how to” videos they are a great help…

@oneadVANtureatatime

2 жыл бұрын

We are happy to be of help! We thank you for taking the time to comment 👍😀

Well done video,,,,,exactly what I needed to know!

Thank you very much. Your video was a big help. It's nice of you to pass on the info!

Thanks man, super helpful 👍🏼

Thank you for having your wife video this instead of hand held solo. You both did a great job. Smiling all the way through, just as we will because now we know how to do it! God bless, stay safe! I only wonder why you didn't video putting the battery back in place? Even if it was hard to do, still would have liked to see it.

Thanks very much for this - just what I needed - super helpful !

Excellent tutorial. 👍

Thank's Dave... I got a Ram Promaster too. Headed out Holloween 2020. C ya' on the roads. Happy & safe travels.

@oneadVANtureatatime

4 жыл бұрын

We are excited for you to hit the road in your Promaster! You are in for a really great time. We hope to see you on the road as well. 😀

Thank you guys! Your video saved my ass quite literally. I could not figure out how to jump start it for one and for two I had no idea where the battery was to change it. I have a 2018 ProMaster and this video was awesome. Thanks a lot!

@oneadVANtureatatime

3 жыл бұрын

+Vegas Rambo thank you so much! You made our day!!!! Have you seen our other video how to jump start under the hood?

@oneadVANtureatatime

3 жыл бұрын

+Vegas Rambo How do you jump start A Promaster? What is the best Air Compressor for Promaster Tires? kzread.info/dash/bejne/ioys28yKaKjKd7w.html

Awesome. Keep it up during this downtime. (Changing taillights? Changing tire? Etc).

@oneadVANtureatatime

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Those two are on our list. We maybe doing a driver side swivel seat install and externally vented heater video coming soon. 😀

I just watched this while I replaced my battery in the AutoZone parking lot. Thanks a ton.

@oneadVANtureatatime

2 жыл бұрын

We are happy to have been helpful. 👍😀

Thanks Dave, excellent job.

@oneadVANtureatatime

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! I am glad you found this video helpful. 😀

Helpfull video, the only one on KZread for the Promaster thanks

@oneadVANtureatatime

4 жыл бұрын

We noticed no one had done a video on the battery so thought it would be nice to share. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.

Great video. We haven't had to change our battery yet, but now we're ready!

@oneadVANtureatatime

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! We try hard to make useful videos. 😀

Thank you for the video !!

Best video... thank you very much!!

Thanks for taking the time to make this, it saved me today.

@oneadVANtureatatime

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! You should have seen us our first time looking for the battery...lol

thank you so much for this video. my husband and i saved $200. thank you!!!

@oneadVANtureatatime

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Thank you for watching and the nice comment. 😀

Great video Dave! We have not changed ours yet but your video will make it much easier! A lot more to it then the average car.

@oneadVANtureatatime

4 жыл бұрын

That's for sure and the battery is about twice the cost also. At least we can replace this battery without leaving it at a dealer and paying for the work.😀

Thank you. Very helpful.

Thanks, Dave, for all your well-done and helpful videos. Here's a suggestion for a new one. I've had trouble with my battery running down while my 2019 Roadtrek Zion (built on a 2018 Promaster chassis) is in winter storage. Same problems you described here, flashing dash lights, engine won't start, key stuck in ignition. Sean at Roadtrek recommends disconnecting the battery if engine won't be started for two weeks or more. My Promaster has a quick disconnect on the negative side of the battery which requires no tools, just a gray plastic lever which you twist open to remove cable. Not sure yours has that (maybe a Roadtrek gizmo), but if not use a tool to remove negative cable. Only issues then will be that your Thule door step (if you have a Roadtrek) won't close without the battery, but not a big deal. You also won't be able to lock the passenger door using the key fob without the battery, but there is an easy manual method found at kzread.info/dash/bejne/aXyllqaaqsbfY7w.html that you could incorporate into your video. Good plan for long-term storage of a Promaster.

Superb video Dave!! Very clear visuals and commentary! My van has only about 5K miles on it, and I'm pretty sure the battery is gone! Will be taking it in, under warranty. . . . but really appreciate seeing the process, location, and various hardware attachments! Next time around I will do my own job, using your video! Many thanks! - . . . a day later: cancelled my dealer repair, and did it myself! Saved a bunch of $$$!

@oneadVANtureatatime

2 жыл бұрын

Right on Jan! We are happy to be of help. We have been living in our van for nearly 4 years now! If you have any questions please ask. 😀

Thanks! I just subbed! I am a 2014 owner, new to Promaster. This was very helpful!

@oneadVANtureatatime

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for subscribing! If you have any questions please ask, we love to be helpful when we can. 😀

Hi thanks for the vid. 2 things, if the vehicle is fitted with an alarm the appropriate shutdown procedure should be followed. Mine is, alarm on/off then turn ignition on . Secondly, I put plastic bags on both terminal assemblies whilst they are off to ensure there is no chance of a short!!

Thanks for sharing this Dave!!! Really appreciate your "How To" videos!!! We'll be replacing our 2016 ProMaster 3500 extended diesel Chassis battery this year.

@oneadVANtureatatime

2 жыл бұрын

Right on Toni! We had to make this video because when we first bought the van I couldn't even find the battery! 😂😂😂

@ToniAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

@@oneadVANtureatatime you do a fabulous job explaining things in a way that is understandable!!!!

An important video. Love the how to's.

@oneadVANtureatatime

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you WVevie 😀

Thank you for the video

Oh Geez Dave, this was an awesome video with excellent camera work (is there an echo). I saw this video some time ago and then did a search when it was time to do some battery work of my own. Thanks for your input keep up the great adventures

Thank you, you made this extremely easy!

@oneadVANtureatatime

2 жыл бұрын

Right on! We are happy to have helped. Thank you for watching.

Thank you! Very informative!👍🏻❤️

@oneadVANtureatatime

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting. It feels great to be useful and make videos like this.

Dave is so good at these tutorials, always explains step by step so anyone can understand. I think he could get a job teaching automotive tips-oh yep that is what he is doing. Making informative YT videos! (And 💪 too!🙂) with s little help from Carrie’s steady camera hand! I never would have known the battery was under the floor. I’m hoping maybe someday somewhere I can impress some guy with my knowledge of a Dodge Promaster! 😉🤣 🚐

@oneadVANtureatatime

4 жыл бұрын

You can do it! I wish we made a video of the first time I was searching for the battery. You would have laughed very hard 😂😂😂

Thank you Once again, I needed DIY advice & I saw your happy smile! What a relief! I needed help due to my bad back & sent the young man a link he was also impressed with the instruction

@oneadVANtureatatime

2 жыл бұрын

Right on, Cathy! We are happy to be helpful. Thank you for sharing this with us. 👍😀😀😀

Thanks for the video!

@oneadVANtureatatime

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Wow, thanks so much. Now I know how to change the battery if I ever get my promaster dream van😊 I had no idea the battery was in the floor. I just assumed it was under the hood. Stay safe.

@oneadVANtureatatime

4 жыл бұрын

When we first bought the van I wish we would have made a video of me looking for the battery. It would have been a comedy for certain. 😂😂😂

@TerriLynch

4 жыл бұрын

@@oneadVANtureatatime 😂😂😂😂 that's hilarious!

Thank you very much for this very instructive video. Very helpful!👍

@oneadVANtureatatime

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Philippe! We enjoy being helpful. 😀

Dave, you the man, gracias

@oneadVANtureatatime

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We are happy to be helpful. 👍

Thanks for this, yes it does look very awkward getting the battery out without damaging cab les.

Brilliant. Thanks.

Thanks for your help

@oneadVANtureatatime

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help, Dave 😎

Very informative! Our 2017 Promaster Battery seems strong but here in Florida (on our little island) to get 4 years out of a battery is asking a lot! So I’m sure this is in my near future! That’s a big battery! Oh well! Thanks for sharing!

@oneadVANtureatatime

4 жыл бұрын

I need to wire in an auto shut off for our inverter. We charge our house battery when we drive from the vehicle battery. So when we forget to turn the inverter off it keeps on charging the house battery until it's dead. We have done this 2 or 3 times. Each time I am guessing takes one year off the battery 🤪 I am hoping your battery gives you 5 good years. I wonder if it's the heat/humidity there that shortens the battery life.

Dave, GREAT VIDEO MAN! Carrie doing a great job with the camera work too. I bought a 2018 Ford Transit High Top LWB back in October. I LOVE my van. However, Dodge got it right when it came to the battery placement. Ford went and put the battery under the driver seat. It's still very easy to replace. I just think Dodge put a little more thought into the placement of the battery. I would have rather had that space under the drivers seat for other things. As you are more aware than me, space in your van is extremely precious. Even if it is under the seat. Stay safe and be blessed, Big Silver Bear

@oneadVANtureatatime

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We definitely agree with how important space is. Most of our upgrades recently have been about more comfort and more room. 😀 I really want to hear the story on your profile name. Big Silver Bear. 😀

@bigsilverbear4187

4 жыл бұрын

@@oneadVANtureatatime Thanks Dave. I named my channel Big Silver Bear because I deal and collect in silver and other precious metals. I have made a few dozen videos showcasing some finds that I acquire on and off line. I haven't had time to post more videos because business in the precious metals market has demanded more of my time. The movement on precious metals is very crazy right now with this whole Coronavirus thing. People are scrambling to put money in a safe haven. Silver is certainly the place to go at this present day. I watch you and Carrie (as well as a few others) to be able to escape the craziness of the world right now. You two do a FABULOUS JOB! I think you are helping people more than you know. Your content, quality, camera work and subject matter get better and better with each video. Be safe and be blessed, Big Silver Bear

Thank you.🙂

Thank you, sir!

Well done

Could you post pictures of the step you made for between the seats. Thanks. Really enjoy your videos

Thank you! This was so clear and easy to follow. When I took the black plastic cover off of mine, there were no wires attached. Will you tell me what those wires go to in your van? I might be missing something that should be hooked up.

That was a really well done video, good job 👍👍

@oneadVANtureatatime

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind feedback! Take good care and have a fantastic day.

@Lracnolip

4 жыл бұрын

@@oneadVANtureatatime we just got a 2019 zion srt and the battery needed replacing, had it done at the dealer under warranty, but I was curious how it was done. Did you have to get a jump? How would you do that?

@oneadVANtureatatime

4 жыл бұрын

Great question! If you pop the hood open look on the right-hand side for a plus sign. Flip the tab up and you will see a positive battery lead. You will see a negative post that is marked right next to your waist at the edge of the engine compartment. We use a Noco Genious battery jump starter right from there. Hope that helps, all send you a link for the Jumper.

@oneadVANtureatatime

4 жыл бұрын

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@oneadVANtureatatime

4 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your 2019 Zion! Those look awesome. Happy travels to you.

Great step by step video !!

@oneadVANtureatatime

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your kindness. This video is not getting many views yet but people like you commenting make it worth the time. 😀

@bettyjones512

4 жыл бұрын

@@oneadVANtureatatime This video will help me as I just purchased a 2019 Ram Promaster Van 159wb

@oneadVANtureatatime

4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your 2019 Ram Promaster! Are you planning on building it out yourself? If you have any questions about the build, maintenance or vanlife, we love to be helpful and answer any questions we can. Take care and have a good night.

@bettyjones512

4 жыл бұрын

@@oneadVANtureatatime Yes, Im planning on building it out myself. Thankyou

Wow - an understandable explanation. Good Job! These days, typically "experts" explain things. The problem is that the "expert" is so engaged with the topic they cannot understand that the thing which they pass over because it is "obvious" is not obvious to most people. We used to have a profession called "technical writer" - I don't think they're around anymore. To bad.

@oneadVANtureatatime

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Phillip! We appreciate the kind words. I am not mechanically inclined so it's easier to explain things from my point of view.😀

Thank you!

So happy this happen while ypu are standing still. Much easier to resolve. Lou

@oneadVANtureatatime

4 жыл бұрын

That is for sure! Usually, we are out in the middle of nowhere. 🤪

Thank you very much

@oneadVANtureatatime

3 жыл бұрын

I am happy to help! We appreciate you taking the time to comment. Thank you.

Thanks, very well done and now I know what I am in for when my battery dies. One question, do you have a list of the tools that are needed to keep our Promaster's up and running?

Great guide and you were right taking it out was the worst part 🥵

Thanks

Always good to know

@oneadVANtureatatime

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you David.