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Wannabrving
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Jan 06, 2014

Coach Battery Replacement Help

I think I have "Googled" myself into confusion! I have a 2000 Four Winds Infinity (35') that I bought used in 2009. I had one of my three 12V coach batteries to go bad (boiled, gurgled, leaked, smelled). I am planning on replacing all 3. The three batteries are all Interstate Workaholic 31-MHD's, which I do not think are Deep Cycle Batteries, and not sure they are the proper type batteries for coach use. The chassis battery is a deep cycle--which confuses me also. All the batteries are the ones that were installed when I purchased the RV. I was going to replace the Interstates with similar replacements; however, if they are not deep cycle, I do not know that is a good idea. I have also considered the AGM, but I have read some posts where the AGM's could create a problem with the RV's converter. Right now, I am just interested in replacing the coach batteries with the proper type, without having to worry about doing anything with the converter. Any comments and/or suggestions to alleviate my present confusion is greatly appreciated!

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  • Almost all batteries come from 3 or 4 factories in US. Therefore look for the lowest cost. For coach you should have deep cycle batteries. O'Rielly's Auto Parts usually has best price in Phx area. Chasis battery should be started auto starting battery.