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On our last trip we discovered the house batteries had gone dry during storage. They were on charge (coach plugged in) After we filled the batteries with fluid they still did not allow us to go to b...
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ocexpress wrote:
On our last trip we discovered the house batteries had gone dry during storage. They were on charge (coach plugged in)
After we filled the batteries with fluid they still did not allow us to go to battery at all.
These batteries are located under the step and are interstate deep cell gc2-ecl-uti 6v.
What do you recommend for replacements? Hate trying to fill these things up under the steps (real PITA) lol
First, the simplest replacement is standard GC2 batteries. Both Costco and Sam's have them at reasonable prices.
Second, probably just me, but I NEVER leave any battery of any type in storage, charging 24/7. The simple solution for you when you put your coach in storage is 1) disconnect the positive lead from the batteries, 2) connect a small charger (Battery Tender), 3) plug the charger into an old fashioned mechanical lamp timer set to charge about 4 hours per day.
You will still need to "water" your batteries at least weekly when you are using your coach. They do make "automatic" battery water systems, but I don't think they are a universal fit.
AGM batteries are much more expensive. Also GC2 AGM batteries are not common. You might have to special order them. Same comment aboy charging applies.
