N-Trouble wrote:
If you have 2-6v now then they are in series not parallel. Given you camp with hookups then I would just replace with a single 12V marine/deep cycle AGM battery and call it good. You wont have to monitor water levels like you do with the 6V.
I would figure out your charging situation however as you will likely just toast the new battery. TO leave hooked up to shore power you need a charge controller that can step down the voltage/current when the battery is fully charged.
Yes you are right, its in a series as they are hooked up via a jumper from one batteries neg. to the others pos., good catch.
smkettner wrote:
I recommend one 12 volt. Deep cycle trolling from WalMart is fine.
Costco or Sam's Club should also have a 12v deep cycle.
BTW all batteries prefer to be connected and charging while in storage. Do watch the water level. Allowing any battery to discharge in storage will severely reduce its life. Consider 50 to 100 watts of solar if stored without power.
Both of you, thank you for the suggestions. Looks like I'll search for a good 12V battery then!
