Battery capacity is borderline

Lovetheroad75 wrote:
What do you think about something as big as a DC260 12V deep cycle AGM battery. Those things are huge and I am curious if they would be a good choice for this kind of application. I can get some of these at a really good price so if I can use them for an RV then I love to know!

Yes, you can use the 8d battery but you're going to pay a cost penalty and have the weight to deal with. All of that for not much improvement in capacity.

I have 2 X Sam's Club 6V's in one bank, separated from the 12V distribution panel by 6'. I also have 235W of solar and run a small residential fridge. I haven't used a generator in years.

I think some of the OP's problems relate to not establishing a baseline "full charge" measurement, not knowing the total draw of his 12V items, and parking in the shade. No solar system can overcome lack of light on the panels. The fridge should be monitored to see if a defrost accessory is being powered. Eliminating that heating strip can add considerable reserve to the batteries.

With an SG of .1250 at full charge, some cells of those batteries have already suffered sulfation. When new, my 6V's had a baseline full charge SG of .130.

What do you think about something as big as a DC260 12V deep cycle AGM battery. Those things are huge and I am curious if they would be a good choice for this kind of application. I can get some of these at a really good price so if I can use them for an RV then I love to know!

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Ivylog wrote:
How about creating a separate system for the refer with a 500W PSW inverter and the two new batteries. Would have to have a battery charger for this new system. Smaller wires for 120V so the 20' will not be a problem.

Wouldnt ya know it, I installed a 2000 prowatt inverter and the old 600 prowatt is at home. Good idea though as I figured I'd need more solar anyway.

Do you have any headroom? If so think L-16.

To extract maximum solar consider a Lithium battery.

Hello,
I am new to this but I am very interested in this topic. I am a big believer in going green and solar panels and battery's are a subject that I am very interested in. Do you have room for larger batteries? Something like an AMG?

How about creating a separate system for the refer with a 500W PSW inverter and the two new batteries. Would have to have a battery charger for this new system. Smaller wires for 120V so the 20' will not be a problem.