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Solly_Jim
Explorer
Mar 11, 2015

Golf cart battery/batteries?

I have an 87 Toyota Itasca, 22RE. I want to upgrade my battery system in the coach. There seems to be only room enough for 1 battery in the dedicated compartment. It's 11 1/4 inches high. Will 1 12V golf cart battery give me much more charge than the regular 12V? And do I have to change inverters or do anything to make the new battery compatible?

Thanks.
  • kimbo1's avatar
    kimbo1
    Explorer
    Mar 11, 2015
    yes 1 golf cart battery is better. There are 12 volt golf cart batteries!
  • Red-Rover's avatar
    Red-Rover
    Explorer
    Mar 11, 2015
    Golf cart batteries are only manufactured in 6 volt or 8 volt. It's pretty common to wire two 6 volt batteries in series for use as a 12 volt house supply but if you don't have room for two batteries then best to stick with a "Deep Cycle" battery, like a marine battery in 12 Volt.
  • Bumpyroad's avatar
    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    Mar 11, 2015
    if by "regular" you mean a standard automotive starting type battery, any deep cycle battery will be an improvement. just check the specs and respective costs to see what best fits your needs.
    bumpy

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