Another battery question

fred garvin wrote:
After a search on this forum and google, I am still a little lost on a battery alternative for my nortstar 650. It will be used 80% dry camping and I am considering solar as an add on. Is the idea of 2 6v in series or one 12v (wet cell or agm)the way to go and then, which brand? Has anyone with 2 6v ever had one fail? A good deep cycle wet cell with the associated maintenance would be where I am tending to go but would like other opinions as to some other advantage that I may be missing. Thanks

If you've got the room for 2 batteries, definitely go that route. 2 of the 6v golf cart batteries is a very popular and viable option and they're very reliable in most cases as they are heavier duty "true" deep cycle batteries.

Just my opinion but the dual group 24 or group 27 Marine/Deep Cycle batteries is the most bang for the buck and properly maintained, will last many years. I run dual 24's.

Though not a true deep cycle battery like the 6v golf cart batteries, they are the most commonly seen setup on the road and are the batteries supplied with over 90% of the trailers on the road. They can usually be found for around $70-$80 each. That's what I've been running for 10 years and am very satisfied. If you've got the $$ and room to fit them, go with the twin 6v golf cart batteries for the max amp hours. I've toyed with going with the twin 6v's when I retire these batteries, but I don't see the need and can't really justify the cost. BTW, if not properly maintained, no battery will last for long.