Golf car battery recommendations/ best buys in Vegas area?

The detector only chirps when it's dark (or overcast). I have a small solar trickle charger and it feels like the batteries are ok when the solar panel is getting sun but the 30 amp at the last space and now 50 amp at this space aren't charging the batteries when the sun goes down. Could that mean the problem is corrosion or something? Everything else is working fine. The fridge "check" light did come on at the last location, once. It's working ok now but the detector was chirping all night every 30min to an hour I think and now this morning it's not chirping at all. ? Does the solar panel use the converter? If so then it would seem the problem has something to do with the terminals? Just a mad guess...

I have a remote panel inside the rig for my inverter/charger combi unit and nothing has ever indicated there is a problem/fault with the unit. If the charger was not doing its job I think that would show up there, yes? And if it's the propane detector, why does it only chirp during cloud cover and darkness?

Current theory is that the 2 batteries hooked up to the solar panel are still kind of ok and the others have failed. The service guy at Camping world says he thinks that might be the problem also. When I run the electric jacks they sound like they're dragging.

There is a guy locally who has new golf cart batteries for $100 each who will install them. Seems like the best deal I've found yet. What questions do I need to ask? I've requested the date, brand name, amp hours...

How do I disconnect my propane detector?

SoundGuy wrote:

cannesdo wrote:
My natural gas detector is chirping. I know the batteries are on their last legs...Time to start shopping. I have four 12V and want to replace them with four 6V golf cart batteries.

I'm sure it's your propane detector, which will have have an expiry date listed on it that indicates if it's past due for replacement.

As for batteries the key IMO is to match the batteries you buy to the charger you intend to use to maintain them ... don't do that and you'll quite probably be replacing those new batteries again much sooner than later. :M The first step therefore is to identify the charging characteristics of whatever charger you use and if it's not capable of properly charging the batteries you intend to buy then you'd be wise to replace it as well.

Thanks...I have a Freedom Combi unit with charger that can be set to any battery type.

Batteries are only as good as the charging and maintenance they receive, therefore we purchased our last two sets of GC2 6 volt batteries at Samsclub simply because they were the most economical choice by far in our area. The last pair were still providing reliable service after 7 seasons but we went ahead and swapped them out last Spring since I had gift card and price was too irresistible to pass up. Most are manufactured by a couple of entities anyway, but there is nothing wrong with paying more for a battery with a particular badging if you feel the need. Our success is based on keeping them clean and properly watered, utilizing our smart charging converter to keep them happy and performing at their peak.

I have found the best prices.selection, and knowledgeable staff at the local Battery Systems store,they have a store in Las Vegas

My first choice would be Trojan if they are available in your area at a decent price. They do require 14.8 volts of daily charge. I wasn't going to drive 250 miles for Trojan so I bought Sams club for $85.00

I found the best price for my 6v Trojans at a golf cart storage and maintenance facility. Golf course maintenance people may stir you in the right direction.

One battery source that I can suggest is Batteries In A Flash, BIAF.com - they do have a local Las Vegas pickup option.

I have purchased some Fullriver AGM batteries from them for some industrial equipment and found that there prices were very good, even with shipping costs.

Worth taking a look.

Terry

We take our batteries here very serious. They are my lifeline (no pun intended) haha...

I do my walk around all the time checking things associated with the RV Trailer including the batteries... You can remote monitor almost every thing associated with the Battery charging setup... Its really no excuse having your batteries go bad on you.

My 2008 trailer came with four each Interstate GP24 85AH 12V batteries at my request. I lost one of the batteries right away by the older single mode converter/charger setup boiling out my battery fluids. I replaced that with a good always working PD9260C working charger setup and just last season decided to replace the remaining GP24 batteries... I have had many of off-grid trips using the three remaining GP24 batteries... Getting eight years out them only happened by keeping track on how they are performing...

My upgrade battery bank is going to be using two groups of two 6VDC 220AH Trojan T105 batteries. I looked all over everywhere looking for deals and finally found a local GOLF CART dealer that can order them for me at a good price... No shipping costs since I can pick them up locally... The local dealer also told just bring in the four GP24's 12V batteries to cover the core cost. Win Win for me on both accounts haha... Hoping to have my upgraded 440AH battery bank going soon...

Roy Ken

cannesdo wrote:
My natural gas detector is chirping. I know the batteries are on their last legs...Time to start shopping. I have four 12V and want to replace them with four 6V golf cart batteries.

I'm sure it's your propane detector, which will have have an expiry date listed on it that indicates if it's past due for replacement.

As for batteries the key IMO is to match the batteries you buy to the charger you intend to use to maintain them ... don't do that and you'll quite probably be replacing those new batteries again much sooner than later. :M The first step therefore is to identify the charging characteristics of whatever charger you use and if it's not capable of properly charging the batteries you intend to buy then you'd be wise to replace it as well.