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DutchmenSport
Nov 04, 2018Explorer
Mine have all varied over the years. Our first pop-up, battery lasted less than 1 year. Next one lasted 5 years and sold it with the pop-up.
First TT, lasted almost 3 years, original from the dealer, never replaced it.
Next TT, 5 years, original from dealer. Second one 3 more years, sold with trailer.
Next TT, 5 years original battery.
New 5er? well ... how about 6 weeks now and going strong!
And by the way, I leave all my campers plugged in 24x7x365. I've NEVER had to add any water to any of my batteries. Never. Unbelievable yes. Never. It's always good, and I check 2 or 3 times a year.
First TT, lasted almost 3 years, original from the dealer, never replaced it.
Next TT, 5 years, original from dealer. Second one 3 more years, sold with trailer.
Next TT, 5 years original battery.
New 5er? well ... how about 6 weeks now and going strong!
And by the way, I leave all my campers plugged in 24x7x365. I've NEVER had to add any water to any of my batteries. Never. Unbelievable yes. Never. It's always good, and I check 2 or 3 times a year.
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