Battery Help

I’m happy with my T125s. T145s wouldn’t fit.

Choose the jar that will allow for the greatest number of amp-hours @ 12 volts, without exceeding the weight carrying capacity of the compartment.

I'd like to see you try the AGMs. So nice to not have to water the darn things.

Yes, what both Pianotuna and 2oldman said!

The T125 and T145 hold a little bit more energy, but you will pay a lot for it ! T105 are more common and you will probably get them at a much better price.

If you really want to save a few $$$, get Interstate GC2 at Costco or Duracell GC2 at Sams Club. They hold a bit less energy, but are much more "cost effective" ($$$/A-Hr @ 20Hr rate)

You pay a lot of extra $$ for T105-AGM and lose a bit of capacity.

I have the T125s, been using them for six years and they've done well. But, I must say you'll pay like 25% more for them over the T100s, but only get about 10% more amp hours. If you boondock a lot, it's probably worth it, but not if you spend most of your time plugged in.

Bill

Trackrig makes a very good point. If you don't boondock you don't need a lot of extra battery bank.

My Interstate 6 volts are about 5+ years old and still going strong. I hook up a single solar panel when in storage and all winter...check the water level every few months...very happy for the price!

I can get the 125s for $10 more than the 105s. Also got a suggestion to look at the LiFePO4 batteries. A lot more so wondering if it's worth it for a boondocker?

Hard to say if it's worth it, but for all around performance and light weight, Lithiums are the man.