It's time to replace the battery in my camper. It's a 2009 Sierra by Forest River. What's the best route to go? Regular car battery, deep cycle? What size? How many amps? Or should I just put the same as what's in there now? By the way not sure what's in there. Plan on taking the battery out tomorrow.Thanks in advance for the replies

Deep cycle........Group 27Interstate Brand for ease of replacement/warranty

todd j wrote:It's time to replace the battery in my camper. It's a 2009 Sierra by Forest River. What's the best route to go? Regular car battery, deep cycle? What size? How many amps? Or should I just put the same as what's in there now? By the way not sure what's in there. Plan on taking the battery out tomorrow.Thanks in advance for the repliesTrue deep-cycle 12v batteries are pretty rare. Much, much easier to go with 2 6v golf cart batteries...IF you really need them. FWIW, if you never boondock or dry camp more than 24 hours at a time, a =good= marine 12v battery will probably do you OK, with 2x 12v even better. If you like to dry camp for 2-3 days at a time, then get 2x 6v golf cart batteries, which =are= true deep cycle. This being said, if you dry camp, and need the furnace, even a single GOOD 12v battery likely won't do well for you. Fans are real battery-killers, so more juice is necessary.For an education on RV electrics, google "The 12v Side of Life" for some really excellent info.Lyle

dry camping 2 x 6v golf cart battsfull hook ups all the time cheapest 12v deep cycle you can findmix of the two.....best group 31 12v batt you can affordmy .02

Old-Biscuit wrote:Deep cycle........Group 27Interstate Brand for ease of replacement/warrantyx2 I bought mine at Costco for best price.

The closest to boon-docking we do is staying overnight at a rest area or Walmart so we have a interstate 12v Deep Cycle in our 5'er. Good Luck and Happy Camping !! Oh and thanks for the reminder! time for our new one as well ! lol

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Minermark
Explorer
Feb 06, 2017
Just today i perchased two 6V golf cart batts @ Home Depot.
$129 Excide was the make.
Veebyes
Explorer II
Feb 05, 2017
GoPackGo wrote:
Don't you need to adjust your charging system if you have an AGM battery ?

Generally, no. Don't confuse AGMs with gel cells which do require different charge settings wet cells & AGMs.

I have an AGM, a case size 4D. I also have a programmable inverter/charger with charge settings to suit the 4D battery. It is entering its 8th year of service.
avvidclif1
Explorer
Feb 05, 2017
GoPackGo wrote:
Don't you need to adjust your charging system if you have an AGM battery ?

It depends on the converter you have. Mine works on either. Look up the model of your converter and see what the mfg says.
GoPackGo
Explorer
Feb 04, 2017
Don't you need to adjust your charging system if you have an AGM battery ?
heaterswa
Explorer
Feb 04, 2017
Went with the Duracell from Sam's Club.
It seems to do what I need it to.

Dureacell AGM Deep Cycle

-Bryan
sk734
Explorer
Feb 01, 2017
Exide deep cycle at the tractor store. $89 cheap. We'll see how long it last.
allen8106
Explorer
Feb 01, 2017
Go with Crown, best battery made and made in the US.
ventrman
Explorer
Feb 01, 2017
I would consider replacing it with the same time exact type of Battery that was in there originally. After all, it has lasted eight Years.
Veebyes
Explorer II
Feb 01, 2017
As many deep cycle amps as can be put into battery compartment. Might be only enough room for a couple group 24s. Maybe enough room for a pair of group 27s, even group 31s. You could even go the route of a single 4D or 8D.

Lots of options but the more amps the better prepared you are for dry camping.
PhoneDude_8289
Explorer
Feb 01, 2017
Duracell Ultra Deep Cycle Marine & RV group 31. A true deep cell and pretty heavy at over 60#. Ideal for rv's.