Currently have 2-12v 7ear old batteries that appear to be getting weak. Am thinking of replacing with 2-6v GC batteries (or maybe 4). Anyone have experience or real world review of moving to the 6’s?FWIW - I understand the wiring process, have solar, battery monitor, etc etc. Just curious of the pros/cons between the two systems if anyone made the move.

These might keep you busy for awhile. 6v v 12 20186v v 12 20176v v 12 201712v vs 6v.. which charge faster? 201412v or 6 Dec 20132- 12v or 6v June 201312v vs 6v batteries 201312v vs 6v batteries 2006More 12v vs 6 200612v vs 6v 2010Why 2 6? 2006

Or don't waste your time, since you arent' really into researching it anyway.Pros - everythingCons - Nothing, except you cant pull one to run your trolling motor or jump start your car.

IDK if it's still true but I was always told by battery distributors forklift techs etc. that there's no TRUE 12v deep cycle batteries because the plates aren't as think as real 6v deep cycle batteries. I had 1 - 12v group 27 in my first RV and I added another one. Later on, I talked to Hensley Battery in Denver and they told me a T105 would have more capacity than even a group 27 12v. It looks like GC2's are still the rage and the best bang! Craig

Been running 4x GC2 15 years running. Have proven to be very adequate and should serve you far better than the pair of 12v.My next battery will be lithium.

time2roll wrote:Been running 4x GC2 15 years running. Have proven to be very adequate and should serve you far better than the pair of 12v.My next battery will be lithium.PMine too probably just not in the cards right now. Nothing against them, just a lot of $$. I also drive a GMC not a Lamborghini for the same reason. Lol.

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SabreCanuck
Explorer
Apr 28, 2021
time2roll wrote:
Been running 4x GC2 15 years running. Have proven to be very adequate and should serve you far better than the pair of 12v.
My next battery will be lithium.

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Mine too probably just not in the cards right now. Nothing against them, just a lot of $$. I also drive a GMC not a Lamborghini for the same reason. Lol.
time2roll
Nomad
Apr 28, 2021
Been running 4x GC2 15 years running. Have proven to be very adequate and should serve you far better than the pair of 12v.
My next battery will be lithium.
C_Schomer
Explorer
Apr 28, 2021
IDK if it's still true but I was always told by battery distributors forklift techs etc. that there's no TRUE 12v deep cycle batteries because the plates aren't as think as real 6v deep cycle batteries. I had 1 - 12v group 27 in my first RV and I added another one. Later on, I talked to Hensley Battery in Denver and they told me a T105 would have more capacity than even a group 27 12v.
It looks like GC2's are still the rage and the best bang! Craig
Grit_dog
Navigator
Apr 28, 2021
Or don't waste your time, since you arent' really into researching it anyway.
Pros - everything
Cons - Nothing, except you cant pull one to run your trolling motor or jump start your car.
2oldman
Explorer II
Apr 28, 2021
These might keep you busy for awhile.

6v v 12 2018
6v v 12 2017
6v v 12 2017
12v vs 6v.. which charge faster? 2014
12v or 6 Dec 2013
2- 12v or 6v June 2013
12v vs 6v batteries 2013
12v vs 6v batteries 2006
More 12v vs 6 2006
12v vs 6v 2010
Why 2 6? 2006

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