Battery technology is constantly changing. My coach presently has AC DelcoVoyager M27MF 750MCA 600CCA 160RC 95AH. So looking online I see Trojans are popular and have good reviews. Not clear on the different types and what the pros and cons are. I have weak cells and need to replace the two.

How often do you dry camp? Your answer will get better responses.

Dakota98 wrote:How often do you dry camp? Your answer will get better responses.Good point. I seldom hook up at campgrounds, I use the coach for racing events and desert trips. I need the longest battery life I can get and still stay within the weight limitations. Not interested in modifying the battery box or using anything but the 2 12 volt batteries I have.

Unless you are on a tight budget, I think that an AGM deep cycle is hard to beat, value wise. Higher price but longer life and no routine checking the "water" level.

I am a AGM fan. Not only do you not have to fill them monthly, they don't self discharge. My scooter sits for amonth or two and starts right up.

klutchdust wrote:Battery technology is constantly changing. My coach presently has AC DelcoVoyager M27MF 750MCA 600CCA 160RC 95AH. So looking online I see Trojans are popular and have good reviews. Not clear on the different types and what the pros and cons are. I have weak cells and need to replace the two.I do not recommend Gel batteries. They have very particular charging requirements.Wet cell is the most popular and the top brands are Rolls Surette, Deka, Trojan, Interstate, not necessarily in that order.Personally I prefer AGMs and have been using them for over 20 years.

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harold1946
Explorer
Jul 20, 2015
klutchdust wrote:
Battery technology is constantly changing. My coach presently has AC DelcoVoyager M27MF 750MCA 600CCA 160RC 95AH. So looking online I see Trojans are popular and

have good reviews. Not clear on the different types and what the pros and cons are. I have weak cells and need to replace the two.

I do not recommend Gel batteries. They have very particular charging requirements.
Wet cell is the most popular and the top brands are Rolls Surette, Deka, Trojan, Interstate, not necessarily in that order.

Personally I prefer AGMs and have been using them for over 20 years.
Big_Katuna
Explorer II
Jul 20, 2015
I am a AGM fan. Not only do you not have to fill them monthly, they don't self discharge.
My scooter sits for amonth or two and starts right up.
Vulcan_Rider
Explorer
Jul 20, 2015
Unless you are on a tight budget, I think that an AGM deep cycle is hard to beat, value wise. Higher price but longer life and no routine checking the "water" level.
klutchdust
Explorer II
Jul 20, 2015
Dakota98 wrote:
How often do you dry camp?

Your answer will get better responses.

Good point. I seldom hook up at campgrounds, I use the coach for racing events and desert trips. I need the longest battery life I can get and still stay within the weight limitations. Not interested in modifying the battery box or using anything but the 2 12 volt batteries I have.
Dakota98
Explorer
Jul 20, 2015
How often do you dry camp?

Your answer will get better responses.

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