Replacing House Batteries.
I need to replace my house batteries in my 2004 Coachmen Sportscoach. I currently have four 6 volt deep cycle golf cart batteries installed, two 6 volts hooked in series to create 12 volts then the tw...
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OPTIMA is a VERY VERY BAD choice I will explain why
Look at the battery. Notice how much of the thing is AIR. (about 1/3) The result is for the same size battery you have less than 2/3 the capacity (60 percent source OPTIA itself).
OPTIMA's are AGM batteries (I know they yammer about gel but they are AGM)
LIFELINE AGM's are a far better choice... Same capacity as you have now. ANd you use GC-2's hook 'em up just like now..
Oh and Optimas are EXPENSIVE for what you get too.
My recommendation is stay with GC-2 Flooded wet from Costco or Sam's if you have a membership Wal*mart can order 'em if you don't. I use DEAK G-20's (A GC2) Myself.
Look at the battery. Notice how much of the thing is AIR. (about 1/3) The result is for the same size battery you have less than 2/3 the capacity (60 percent source OPTIA itself).
OPTIMA's are AGM batteries (I know they yammer about gel but they are AGM)
LIFELINE AGM's are a far better choice... Same capacity as you have now. ANd you use GC-2's hook 'em up just like now..
Oh and Optimas are EXPENSIVE for what you get too.
My recommendation is stay with GC-2 Flooded wet from Costco or Sam's if you have a membership Wal*mart can order 'em if you don't. I use DEAK G-20's (A GC2) Myself.
