Choice of Batteries - Which Would You Choose?
Need expert advise from those that know batteries best. I have an 05 PW Excel that has room for just one 12v house battery in the outside compartment. It's a wet cell, and just as soon get away from t...
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As the OP, let me say thanks to all who have responded and the great info and opinions that are being shared. Those that are battling with all the tech stuff and trying to prove or disprove a point I believe are having a good time. Most of it's over my head, but I am learning.
For me I'm going with AGMs for two reasons,(1) I'm placing the batteries inside the coach and don't want to worry about out gassing (2) I hate wet cell batteries since you always have to be checking the fluid. Now, having said that, I'm keeping my 12v wet cell in the outside compartment (it's only one year old) and leaving the current "house" system intact. The two AGM's will power a second system that runs a new Engel DC fridge and a PlatCat catalytic heater (that's on order). The AGMs have a new separate PD9245C converter.
Some will without a doubt wonder why two systems? Again, I'm just going to leave the current system as is since the outside compartment can only hold one group 34 battery, a short coming of the Excels.I spend 98% of my time in Nat'l Parks, US Forest areas or state parks that have no hookups. Like to stay warm and keep my food cold. Don't use the microwave or furnace and draw the battery. I figure this is a good option. Next, when the wife isn't looking, I'll add solar panels and a controller. And that will be for another post.
Now my choice for the AGMs, based on the input from all of you, and thanks again, will be either Lifeline or Fullriver.
For me I'm going with AGMs for two reasons,(1) I'm placing the batteries inside the coach and don't want to worry about out gassing (2) I hate wet cell batteries since you always have to be checking the fluid. Now, having said that, I'm keeping my 12v wet cell in the outside compartment (it's only one year old) and leaving the current "house" system intact. The two AGM's will power a second system that runs a new Engel DC fridge and a PlatCat catalytic heater (that's on order). The AGMs have a new separate PD9245C converter.
Some will without a doubt wonder why two systems? Again, I'm just going to leave the current system as is since the outside compartment can only hold one group 34 battery, a short coming of the Excels.I spend 98% of my time in Nat'l Parks, US Forest areas or state parks that have no hookups. Like to stay warm and keep my food cold. Don't use the microwave or furnace and draw the battery. I figure this is a good option. Next, when the wife isn't looking, I'll add solar panels and a controller. And that will be for another post.
Now my choice for the AGMs, based on the input from all of you, and thanks again, will be either Lifeline or Fullriver.
