Post by: NOCK NOCK on August 20, 2015, 12:13:11 PM
Post by: 2labs on August 20, 2015, 12:16:00 PM
Post by: Igor on August 20, 2015, 12:22:24 PM
I tried the Trojan 6v batteries, and I wasn't that impressed.
One thing I would recommend is to buy a Battery Tender, and use it to keep your batteries charged up when not in use. It will prolong the life of your batteries immensely. You cannot boil them dry, as happens with the on-board charger. I leave mine on all winter, and come spring the batteries are all charged, and good to go.
http://www.batterystuff.com/battery-chargers/bt-022-0185g-dl-wh.html
Post by: Woodchuck on August 20, 2015, 12:23:14 PM
2 trojan 6 volts. True deep cycle:yeah: as long as you have the space.
Post by: 300rum on August 20, 2015, 12:24:33 PM
Post by: NOCK NOCK on August 20, 2015, 12:50:00 PM
Les Schwab what's 129, Costco wants $79, both are comparable batteries. I just can't see the batteries would have that much difference 50 bucks wise.
Post by: dscubame on August 20, 2015, 12:51:32 PM
I am replacing a diehard silver that was purchased in 2011. All toy batteries are kept on battery tenders Not sure why this one died but it's getting an error message and says replace battery It will not take a charge fluid levels are all good
Les Schwab what's 129, Costco wants $79, both are comparable batteries. I just can't see the batteries would have that much difference 50 bucks wise.
I have become a fan of Batteries Plus.
Post by: j_h_nimrod on August 20, 2015, 01:02:55 PM
4 years for a battery in your RV seems like a pretty good stretch, I wouldn't expect much more than that depending on your use. Hopefully your new battery will be isolated or stand alone from the older batteries, adding a new battery to an old bank is a great way to shorten the life of the new one.
Post by: Woodchuck on August 20, 2015, 01:23:40 PM
We used to have a system that I maintained that had well over 12 Trojan 6v batteries at any given time to maintain. If cared for the Trojans are hard to beat, but most systems are not optimized with them and cannot sufficiently charge them to keep the plates clean and at their best. Battery tenders are good but batteries should be equalized regularly for best life.This
4 years for a battery in your RV seems like a pretty good stretch, I wouldn't expect much more than that depending on your use. Hopefully your new battery will be isolated or stand alone from the older batteries, adding a new battery to an old bank is a great way to shorten the life of the new one.
Post by: lokidog on August 20, 2015, 01:24:31 PM
I am replacing a diehard silver that was purchased in 2011. All toy batteries are kept on battery tenders Not sure why this one died but it's getting an error message and says replace battery It will not take a charge fluid levels are all good
Les Schwab what's 129, Costco wants $79, both are comparable batteries. I just can't see the batteries would have that much difference 50 bucks wise.
Costco has quite the short warranty on Deep Cycles, don't know if Schwab is better, that might make a difference. We've been buying ours from Costco lately though.
Post by: Woodchuck on August 20, 2015, 01:28:35 PM
Post by: h20hunter on August 20, 2015, 01:36:13 PM
A must in my book. Hook er up and let 'er ride.
Post by: b23 on August 20, 2015, 04:43:05 PM
My dad has AGM batteries on his boat and he swears by them.
Post by: NOCK NOCK on August 20, 2015, 04:58:15 PM
Do some research, you may be really surprised how few actual battery manufacturers there really are and how many different labels get slapped on batteries that roll off the same assembly line. :twocents:
I was thinking that. Many products these days like that
Post by: Buzz2401 on August 20, 2015, 06:17:56 PM
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Post by: Kittman on August 24, 2015, 01:54:49 PM