Batteries Lead Acid vs AGM
Since we are new to RVing I have questions for which I appreciate all comments. Would like opinions on using AGMs or lead acid for House Batteries bearing in mind that AGM's like to be charged at...
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Personally, I don't see the any advantage of AGM batteries that can justify the extra expense. Yeh, there may be some benefit that will, in some limited circumstance, have a return but IMHO they are limited.
The AGM will work in any position so if your MH happens to be on it's side or roof, you will still have power.
A well maintained flooded cell with last just as long as an AGM (I got 9 years from the interstates) and with modern inverter/chargers water addition is pretty much a think of the past.
I just install a battery watering system that eliminates opening the caps and also recombined the gasses. End result, no mess, no corrosion, and adding water is a 1 minute operation.
Since most of the AGM toted advantages are more marketing hype than reality....I'll stick to the flooded cell.
The AGM will work in any position so if your MH happens to be on it's side or roof, you will still have power.
A well maintained flooded cell with last just as long as an AGM (I got 9 years from the interstates) and with modern inverter/chargers water addition is pretty much a think of the past.
I just install a battery watering system that eliminates opening the caps and also recombined the gasses. End result, no mess, no corrosion, and adding water is a 1 minute operation.
Since most of the AGM toted advantages are more marketing hype than reality....I'll stick to the flooded cell.
