Batteries - What do you use
Have a 32' 5th wheel - the dealier looked at me as though I was crazy when I made him add batteries when I bought it, configured for (1)12v upgraded to (4)12v in all. He did it with 4 Exide dual purp...
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Do the research to find the system which will suit you best. All batterys are not the same. Most folks are not even aware of the three major types, never mind explain the differences & the advantages & disadvantages of each type.
The most common answer is "Go to Walmart & get deep cycle batterys". Anyone can slap 'deep cycle' on the side of a battery. What is it? What is the difference between deep cycle/house batterys & 'starting' batterys?
What is the difference between wet cells, gel cells & AGMs? Why do cruising boaters favour AGMs?
There is a heap to learn & understand. Solar charging is nice but it is very expensive & cannot produce anywhere near the amperage that a charger can through a small genny. The solar vs genny is a whole nuther can or worms to open & understand.
The most common answer is "Go to Walmart & get deep cycle batterys". Anyone can slap 'deep cycle' on the side of a battery. What is it? What is the difference between deep cycle/house batterys & 'starting' batterys?
What is the difference between wet cells, gel cells & AGMs? Why do cruising boaters favour AGMs?
There is a heap to learn & understand. Solar charging is nice but it is very expensive & cannot produce anywhere near the amperage that a charger can through a small genny. The solar vs genny is a whole nuther can or worms to open & understand.
