Mixing AGM and Sealed Acid Batteries
We have a 2010 Jayco Seneca HD. The Chassis has two starting batteries and the House has 4 batteries. I am needing to replace all 6 batteries. I really want deep cycle AGM batteries for the House. ...
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pianotuna wrote:
Hi,
All batteries would be best to be the same. I would prefer 12 volt jars. AGM deep cycle still has a 50% limitation for depth of discharge. They do work well as starter batteries because of their low internal resistance.
If you don't camp below -20 c (-4 f) and have deep pockets consider using LI batteries for the house and for the starter. They can be taken safely down to just 20% state of charge, and they do not have to be recharged to 100% unlike lead acid chemistries.
Lifeline does a great AGM.
I just switched to used telecom batteries and am happy with the results.
Do add some solar if you boondock. If you don't--then you don't need to have four house batteries.
Thank you so much for the response. Sorry for my ignorance, but what are "12 volt jars"?
I like the idea of using deep cycle AGM's if they work as starting batteries too.
That is a great idea.
Ken
