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supercub
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Jan 01, 2015

New battery time, HELP !!

My house batteries (4-6V batteries) are a little over 3 years old. They don't hold a charge for very long anymore, so I guess it's time to change them. They are Interstate Deep Cycle batteries. Printed on the batteries are .........Interstate Deep Cycle Extreme GC2-XHD-UTL
122mins @75amp 232AH
Looking for suggestions on batteries to replace them. I can do the work myself. New Interstates are a about $160.00. Thanks
Brian

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  • The Interstate DEALER actually did not recommend Interstate 6 Vs, when I was shopping for them. I got Trojan T105s and they are very good. Of course you do have to pay attention to charging them correctly and not discharging them too far.
  • You may want to look at Interstate AGM's. I just installed twonewcoach batteries and I'm very pleased.
  • I have good luck with 6 volters from Costco, around $80 each.
    I also updated my converter with a newer model with Charge Wizard.
  • Before replacing them, you may want put them on a portable "smart" charger & do a complete "equalization" charge. Also, use a temp. compensating hydrometer & check each cell prior to starting the charge & after completion. Check each cell & make sure the plates are at least covered with water, fill as needed, AFTER charging is complete.

    They may not need replacing at all, just "equalized"