6v battery lifespan?
What is the average lifespan of 6v batteries? What would shorten the typical lifespan? Is there a big difference in longevity between the different types of 6v batteries? Thanks
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Hi All.
Just a quick Up-date. My Twin Interstate, 6 Volt Golf Cart Battery's are now just a bit over 10 years old. I used them also in my last 5th Wheel Trailer for 6 years. One of the first thing I did to my 5er, was to replace the Crappy Converter/Charger to a PD Intell 9145 AMP Converter/Charger, with the Charge Wizard I took my Battery's out when I sold it, and I put them into my Class A Motor Home. One of the very first things I did to my Motor Home, was to replace the Crappy Megatec Converter/Charger also. As it was only a two stage Converter/Charge, that could take anywhere from 36 Hrs to 48 Hrs to fully recharge Battery's, even at 50% or less, at least according to the owners manual. Plus it Boiled the heck out of the Battery Bank. Yep, I installed another PD Intell 55 AMP Converter Charger, with the Charge Wizard again.
My Battery's are always maintained at 13.9 Volts, and hit with 14.4 Volts every 21 Hours. I do keep my Motor Home always plugged in when not in use. So far, they are not showing any sign of getting any weaker. Or any signs of giving out. I'm a real Nut-Case, when it comes to Maintance and Provenative Maintence. I have done all of my own RV Repairs for over 50+ years. And will never need a so called RV Tech, for anything, ever.
My 5er, and my Class A Motor Home, are both very well set-up for Boon-docking. I have all 36 LED Light Boards in every light in or on my Motor Home. That's 10 Double Lights, and 10 Signal Lights. Even all of my Compartment Lights are all the LED's also. I also have two LED TV's also, that use only a little over 1 AMP each. I also have quite a few, LED Puck Lights placed through out my Motor Home. Which helps me last even longer Boon-docking. Even Boon-docking, my Battery Bank has never dropped lower than 10%. I also do have some Solar to help out also. As you can see in my Signature, I have more than enough Generator Power Plus, to easily go way past my Motor Homes 30 AMP Limit.
From Dan & Austin (My Yorkie) Happy & Safe Travels to all. "We are Full-Timers' And true "Spirits of the Wind"
Just a quick Up-date. My Twin Interstate, 6 Volt Golf Cart Battery's are now just a bit over 10 years old. I used them also in my last 5th Wheel Trailer for 6 years. One of the first thing I did to my 5er, was to replace the Crappy Converter/Charger to a PD Intell 9145 AMP Converter/Charger, with the Charge Wizard I took my Battery's out when I sold it, and I put them into my Class A Motor Home. One of the very first things I did to my Motor Home, was to replace the Crappy Megatec Converter/Charger also. As it was only a two stage Converter/Charge, that could take anywhere from 36 Hrs to 48 Hrs to fully recharge Battery's, even at 50% or less, at least according to the owners manual. Plus it Boiled the heck out of the Battery Bank. Yep, I installed another PD Intell 55 AMP Converter Charger, with the Charge Wizard again.
My Battery's are always maintained at 13.9 Volts, and hit with 14.4 Volts every 21 Hours. I do keep my Motor Home always plugged in when not in use. So far, they are not showing any sign of getting any weaker. Or any signs of giving out. I'm a real Nut-Case, when it comes to Maintance and Provenative Maintence. I have done all of my own RV Repairs for over 50+ years. And will never need a so called RV Tech, for anything, ever.
My 5er, and my Class A Motor Home, are both very well set-up for Boon-docking. I have all 36 LED Light Boards in every light in or on my Motor Home. That's 10 Double Lights, and 10 Signal Lights. Even all of my Compartment Lights are all the LED's also. I also have two LED TV's also, that use only a little over 1 AMP each. I also have quite a few, LED Puck Lights placed through out my Motor Home. Which helps me last even longer Boon-docking. Even Boon-docking, my Battery Bank has never dropped lower than 10%. I also do have some Solar to help out also. As you can see in my Signature, I have more than enough Generator Power Plus, to easily go way past my Motor Homes 30 AMP Limit.
From Dan & Austin (My Yorkie) Happy & Safe Travels to all. "We are Full-Timers' And true "Spirits of the Wind"
