waltbennett wrote:
laknox wrote:
Since you don't dry camp much, a couple 6v golf cart batteries would certainly give you more capacity, and for minimal cost. < $100 each, at Sam's or Costco, in most places, vs $200+ EACH for Trojans. I did, and I get about 1-2 more days' camping than my dual 12v's gave me, depending on use. Yeah, maintenance is higher, but it's not a huge deal. Buy a watering system to make keeping them full is also a good investment. Now, if you plan on dry camping more than you currently do, the larger investment might be justified.
Lyle
Don't know where in the world you got a quote for T-105s that high. I paid $76 each for the four I've got two years ago. Considering they are the gold standard for flooded golf cart batteries, it was well worth it.
About the AGM vs. flooded thing. I've got 400w of solar charging the batteries and do have to check the water level once a month. It sometimes is down 1/4" or so, but never has been more than that. If you don't want to do that and have the extra money, AGMs are fine. A reminder in your Google Calendar is a lot cheaper IMHO.
You got T-105 for $76? I was quoted $135
