Need new batteries. Any advice?
New here, howdy ya'll.. got a new to me travel trailer, 26ft, and am need of new batteries. there are 2 in the front, looked to be wired together. It currently has 2 old interstate deep cycle batt...
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First question is how do you camp?
- If it's primarily at campgrounds with electric, just get a single 12v battery (nothing special) and call it good. You don't need a ton of power storage. Really just enough to run the jacks and get the slides in and out.
- If you will be boondocking away from power, I would recommend doing an energy audit so you don't find yourself either overspending or winding up without power.
No need to go AGM. If you are worried about it, you can get liquid maintenance free for a lot cheaper but really it's not a big issue. The big advantage of AGM is you can flip them over and the fluid doesn't spill or leak...great if you have a stunt plane or a boat rocking and rolling out in rough conditions. If your RV tips onto it's side, you probably have bigger issues than a leaky battery.
Looks like you have a pair of 6v golf cart batteries wired to provide 12v. That's a good option if you will be boondocking and draw them down as they will hold up better but without knowing your use, no idea if that's sufficient or not. If you are expecting a week boondocking with significant electrical use, it will be woefully inadequate. If you just need an occasional overnight while being careful to limit electric consumption, it may be overkill.
- If it's primarily at campgrounds with electric, just get a single 12v battery (nothing special) and call it good. You don't need a ton of power storage. Really just enough to run the jacks and get the slides in and out.
- If you will be boondocking away from power, I would recommend doing an energy audit so you don't find yourself either overspending or winding up without power.
No need to go AGM. If you are worried about it, you can get liquid maintenance free for a lot cheaper but really it's not a big issue. The big advantage of AGM is you can flip them over and the fluid doesn't spill or leak...great if you have a stunt plane or a boat rocking and rolling out in rough conditions. If your RV tips onto it's side, you probably have bigger issues than a leaky battery.
Looks like you have a pair of 6v golf cart batteries wired to provide 12v. That's a good option if you will be boondocking and draw them down as they will hold up better but without knowing your use, no idea if that's sufficient or not. If you are expecting a week boondocking with significant electrical use, it will be woefully inadequate. If you just need an occasional overnight while being careful to limit electric consumption, it may be overkill.
