12 Volt Battery Questions
I've been asked the question by a friend if 2, Group 24 marine/RV deep cycle (Interstate) batteries connected in parallel are adequate to operate his electric slideout and landing gear? (2000 Wilderne...
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Possibly But two Group 24's in parallel are 150 am hours, with about 40-50 amp hours useable
Two GC-2 in Series (six volt golf car batteries) are about the same price, and other than being taller about the same size, and give 220 Am Hours of which 110 is usable (Give or take 10% depending on brand) that's over twice the usable power
Oh, and they will run slides, no problem.
I currently run my main slide on a jump pack, 25 amp hour give or take a bit but 900 Peak amps. I metered it at around 15 running but the motor will turn a 25 amp fuse into a flashbubl. (Starting current is much higher).
Two GC-2 in Series (six volt golf car batteries) are about the same price, and other than being taller about the same size, and give 220 Am Hours of which 110 is usable (Give or take 10% depending on brand) that's over twice the usable power
Oh, and they will run slides, no problem.
I currently run my main slide on a jump pack, 25 amp hour give or take a bit but 900 Peak amps. I metered it at around 15 running but the motor will turn a 25 amp fuse into a flashbubl. (Starting current is much higher).
