Battery Life Span?
I have had the two 12v Dual Purpose Exide batteries installed in my TT since I bought it new in 2012.. They have always been kept charged and occasionally I discharge cycle them. The water level has ...
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DD716TED wrote:
and occasionally I discharge cycle them.
It is not necessary to do that on purpose. If your usage situation causes that fine but deep cycles are not good on a battery, even one that is designed for it.
Well cared for you should be able to get 5 years. Some get much more.
They are not likely to fail suddenly so be alert for signs that they are getting weak and don't worry too much.
Having a lower morning voltage after a "normal" night running on the batteries and slow cranking or hard starting of a built-in generator are two good early signs.
