What battery tolerates winter storage best?
We are snowbirds, but are about one month away from becoming sunbirds. For several years I have had the original single deep cycle battery in our 36 foot fiver. No boondocking, just FHU RV parks. I...
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Coach-man wrote:On my seasonal site my trailer sits from September to May or 8 months. I leave it fully charged and use a battery disconnect. The temperature can reach -45 a fully charged battery will not freeze.
Just a reminder, if the battery specs indicate CCA or Cold Cranking Amp's, it is not a true deep cycle battery! Ivylog indicate AGM, and I would have to agree, however being from FL I have no first hand knowledge of how they perfom in cold weather. If it is cold enough the battery can freeze, crack cells, and warp plates! At very least keep the battery compartment at least 32 degrees to prevent freezing.
I use a regular wet cell deep cycle battery.
