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rfsod48
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May 12, 2015

Agm battery

Are agm batteries a good choice for chassis replacement?

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  • rfsod48 wrote:
    I want something with less maintence. Not wanting to have to add fluid.


    You just answered your own question....AGM it is.
  • I want something with less maintence. Not wanting to have to add fluid.
  • rfsod48 wrote:
    Are agm batteries a good choice for chassis replacement?



    It depends TOTALLY and UTTERLY on your expectations.

    "Is this RV right for me?"
  • Generally AGM has superior cranking amps, runs at a slightly higher voltage, charges faster, less maintenance, some resistance to freeze damage. Only downside is the price.
  • Before the depression killed the business I did a lot of boat work in Western Lake Erie. I have found that rolled cell AGMs make the best starting batteries ever. Not long on capacity (don't leave the lights on), but little diesels crank better and start faster.

    Matt
  • Acid batteries tend to eat up cables and everything around them if you don't watch them.

    Expensive? Yeah. Worth is? Absolutely.

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