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rvgrammady's avatar
rvgrammady
Explorer
Oct 03, 2015

What Battery Mfgr?

I need to replace my 2 12v house batteries on my 97 Allegro Bay 35' Chevy. And should probably replace my engine batt also.

I am a senior Gramma and don't want to get "sales pitched" into something
I don't need.

I boondock at Quartzsite 2 weeks a year, use gen in p.m. so batts have
always remained charged.
Maybe overnight here & there boondocking when traveling (Walmart, Flying J, etc.)

The current batteries are Comcore Energy Source but I can't see the side
to see what size, they are over 8 years old. Same as Engine Batt.
They are located in the engine compartment. I have a battery shut off switch
in the RV and turn batts off when in storage.

So anyone have any ideas, suggestions, help to clearify what I need or
what I should ask for.
Also about installing... someone said go to Costco, are they able to install
house batteries? would that be a good source or where should I go for batteries?

Thanks
Gramma Dy
  • Fishinghat's avatar
    Fishinghat
    Explorer II
    Oct 04, 2015
    donn0128 wrote:
    There are only a couple of actual manufacturers, so your real choices are few. If as you say you boondock a lot and have the room, golf cart batteries are your best option.


    X2 (While there are only two manufacturers, they make batteries by contract, and make them the way the retailer wants them made.)

    I'd also recommend golf cart, also known as 6 volt deep cycle, batteries. The cheapest place I know of is Costco.

    You got 8 years out of your old batteries. That's great. I'd also recommend changing the engine batteries as a preventive measure.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Oct 03, 2015
    There are only a couple of actual manufacturers, so your real choices are few. If as you say you boondock a lot and have the room, golf cart batteries are your best option.
  • pianotuna's avatar
    pianotuna
    Nomad III
    Oct 03, 2015
    Hi Dy,

    Why do you feel they need replacement?

    I chose to go to agm batteries this time round.

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