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mikestock
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May 06, 2017

Would you replace all n6n GC batteries

My Phaeton has 4-6v Duracell batteries, purchased from Sam's just over two years ago. They only came with a one year warranty, which I have discovered is pretty standard for deep cycle batteries.

Separating the batteries I found that the problem is only in one of the batteries, that has shorted a cell. I have temporarily removed that pair of batteries and just running off the other two.

I'm just wondering if I should take a chance and just replace the one battery, the one pair or just go ahead and replace them all. I definitely will not buy the same brand battery, regardless.

Secondly: It appears my best choice is Interstate, from Costco at $105 per battery. Any better recommendations?
  • Trojan (flooded) is your best choice both for capacity and longevity. You may find that golf cart shops have better prices. AGM is what many of us are going for now, because of NO maintenance (other than charging).

    Do you have any idea why one has a shorted cell? Have you watered and charged them properly?

    If you're not a dry camper you don't need 4.