Spending too much $$ on batteries.
The TC I purchased new in July 2009 had a Lifeline GPL27T battery. Lasted until Oct. 2011, when Rex told me I needed a new one. I was at factory getting a window put in my door. Last fall, October 201...
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I previously had a Lifeline AGM. When it went bad, I replaced it with a $200 Universal AGM Battery. That was with free shipping. I have had the Universal for a couple of years. I went to the Universal, only due to cost.
I ran numerous test on my Lifeline, discharging and charging. You can only fully discharge any battery so many times. I have not subjected my Universal battery to the same treatment.
The following are claims made by Lifeline:
LIFELINE RV BATTERY BENEFITS
User Safe
sealed construction
non-spillable
install in any position if properly supported.
submersible without damage
Maintenance free (no adding water or repairing corroded terminals)
Fastest recharge. (no current limitations with voltage regulated recharging)
Deep Cycle (thick positive plates to provide real deep cycle performance)
Outstanding cranking performance (aircraft cell construction lowers internal resistance)
Best charge retention (especially against flooded cell types)
Lowest discharge rates (Less that 3 percent per month unattended)
For me, not needing maintenance alone is worth the extra expense. With a good three stage charger the other points are a bonus. I think most of the claims are transferable to other AGM batteries. So far, they appear to be with the Universal Battery.
I do not think this is true; "... since you will be able to make use of lower cost flooded wet cells which are able to withstand deeper discharges than a AGM." I would have to see something that supports the statement.
Wayne
I ran numerous test on my Lifeline, discharging and charging. You can only fully discharge any battery so many times. I have not subjected my Universal battery to the same treatment.
The following are claims made by Lifeline:
LIFELINE RV BATTERY BENEFITS
User Safe
sealed construction
non-spillable
install in any position if properly supported.
submersible without damage
Maintenance free (no adding water or repairing corroded terminals)
Fastest recharge. (no current limitations with voltage regulated recharging)
Deep Cycle (thick positive plates to provide real deep cycle performance)
Outstanding cranking performance (aircraft cell construction lowers internal resistance)
Best charge retention (especially against flooded cell types)
Lowest discharge rates (Less that 3 percent per month unattended)
For me, not needing maintenance alone is worth the extra expense. With a good three stage charger the other points are a bonus. I think most of the claims are transferable to other AGM batteries. So far, they appear to be with the Universal Battery.
I do not think this is true; "... since you will be able to make use of lower cost flooded wet cells which are able to withstand deeper discharges than a AGM." I would have to see something that supports the statement.
Wayne
