12 V Battery & Bad Back

Be glad you are not lifting my two Deka 8D AGM batteries! 158 pounds each. Got them out of the trunk of the car okay, but I got someone else to lift them in so I could hook them up.

We do this all the time....
Design or get someone mechanical to design a rig to lift and remove the batteries. We have done this now for everything from Grp 24 in bad places to 8D (those are in a bad place where every they are) and as long as the owner can pull a small line or crank a winch, we can get the bank disassembled for what ever reason. All the owner has to do is remember all the parts and read the instructions.

Matt

Maybe a crane would work for you;




http://www.harborfreight.com/12-ton-capacity-pickup-truck-crane-60732.html

How about leaving the batteries on the trailer and hooking up a small solar battery maintainer. They will not freeze if they are charged. Just make sure to have a battery disconnect to eliminate any drains the trailer will have.

When I was looking for new batteries I found a great many people who bought the Optima's and had early failures of the batteries. With an RV reliability is important and I would not go with an Optima or similar battery. Why pay more for a battery that will provide less life than a regular flooded lead acid type battery?

Unless the batteries will be on their sides or in an unvented space there is no reason to get an AGM or gel type battery for use in an RV.

If you get a full sized AGM and have a disconnect switch, there's no need to remove the battery for the Winter. An AGM won't freeze if only partially charged.

Thank you all for your input, I am now better informed.

Mike

Have a single 4D AGM here. It weighs 120#. Got help to instal it. Should not need replacement for 8 years.

There are ways to move heavy things like batteries.

Might I suggest taking a friend to help you with the batteries and some of the friend's favorite adult beverage?

wny_pat wrote:
Be glad you are not lifting my two Deka 8D AGM batteries! 158 pounds each. Got them out of the trunk of the car okay, but I got someone else to lift them in so I could hook them up.

I have one of these and every time I move it, my shoulders yak at me for a week.