Another 18 days off grid, time for dump again.Tried to fire the V-10, nothing, hardly a click.Finally got it fired, run for 20 minutes, but noticed the 0-150 ammeter setting on about 20, just like it was full charged,...strange. Shut it down, and hardly a click again.I'm thinking,..this exact same thing happened here last year. The battery was toast. Installed new interstate, (from "Gamblers RV" in Qtzs Az 13 month ago. Drove it there, they tested, that battery was toast ! After a hassle, the battery had only 18 month warranty...free replacement, no prorate anymore....so he said. I got lucky, only $22.50 to install it. And I keep my original sales tag, and have only5 months left on the brand new battery. A coincidence that this happened exactly the same way, in the same place, and only 13 months ago ?And ask about warrantys when buying interstate batteries. ! I think I can do better else where.

I would be looking at why the batteries does this over time. If it is sitting unused it probably is drawing some parasitic drain. Perhaps getting a battery disconnect setup is in order...If no disconnect is in your liking then setup a low wattage solar trickle charge perhaps..I monitor all these things when I am camping especially when off the power grid. When off the power gird its not very nice to find surprises. Got to always take care of the Horse that brings you back home first...Roy Ken

Rich:Starter-batteries do not last long if they get discharged heavily only about 1/2 dozen times.Do you have a way to keep the starter-battery charged from your solar setup while sitting down there in "Q"? People have been commenting about this newer prorating change (replacement battery having only what was unused on the battery it replaced) for the last few years.

Sears no longer pro-rates DieHards either. They will replace it under the 36 month warranty (This was Gold model) and after that zero.

I just bought a Duralast from Autozone yesterday for a car. It has a 3 yr replacement warranty and then 2 yr pro rated after that. Was not their cheapest or most expensive model. About 130.00 with anti corrosion gel and installation. Did not have time to shop around but seemed like a good deal.

I have a Sears Platinum Marine AGM and it has a full 3 year warranty! After that, they start to prorate - so I'm happy! Have 1 in the truck and 2 in the TT.WoodGlue

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time2roll
Nomad
Feb 19, 2014
Do you have a Trik-L-Start or equivalent to top up the chassis battery?
MrWizard
Moderator
Feb 19, 2014
I use AutoZone Duralast Gold, for my start batteries
3 year free exchange, 4 years of prorate, 7 years total warranty
No install fee, new battery, new receipt with new full warranty
MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Feb 19, 2014
With a new vehicle I would not chop power. At least not until I satisfied myself that the ECU would present a fault code that can only be reset at a dealership for around a hundred dollars.

The ECU has to "re-learn" after being disconnected. Volatile memory is erased. The learning process has be a pain in the ass. Stalling, rough running and fuel mileage like a caterpillar bulldozer until the CPU is satisfied and switches out of open-loop mode.
FlatBroke
Explorer II
Feb 19, 2014
I buy all my power sports batteries from Deka. I do ATV service and repair part time. Deka's batteries are all 2 year garrentee, unheard off in those small batteries that a usually warranted for 6 months. Seldom have one go bad but if you do they look at the date code, in the time frame you get a new one Right off the shelf, outside the time period you are on own. Great warrant for those that don't maintain their machines.
mlts22
Explorer II
Feb 19, 2014
I think it might be time for a cutoff switch. Downside is that one will lose their radio and other preferences. That, or maybe a Trik-L-Start to keep the chassis batteries topped off from the house jars.
WoodGlue
Explorer
Feb 19, 2014
I have a Sears Platinum Marine AGM and it has a full 3 year warranty! After that, they start to prorate - so I'm happy! Have 1 in the truck and 2 in the TT.

WoodGlue
riven1950
Explorer
Feb 19, 2014
I just bought a Duralast from Autozone yesterday for a car. It has a 3 yr replacement warranty and then 2 yr pro rated after that. Was not their cheapest or most expensive model. About 130.00 with anti corrosion gel and installation. Did not have time to shop around but seemed like a good deal.
BurbMan
Explorer III
Feb 19, 2014
Sears no longer pro-rates DieHards either. They will replace it under the 36 month warranty (This was Gold model) and after that zero.
MNtundraRet
Navigator
Feb 19, 2014
Rich:

Starter-batteries do not last long if they get discharged heavily only about 1/2 dozen times.

Do you have a way to keep the starter-battery charged from your solar setup while sitting down there in "Q"? People have been commenting about this newer prorating change (replacement battery having only what was unused on the battery it replaced) for the last few years.
RoyB
Explorer II
Feb 19, 2014
I would be looking at why the batteries does this over time. If it is sitting unused it probably is drawing some parasitic drain. Perhaps getting a battery disconnect setup is in order...

If no disconnect is in your liking then setup a low wattage solar trickle charge perhaps..

I monitor all these things when I am camping especially when off the power grid. When off the power gird its not very nice to find surprises. Got to always take care of the Horse that brings you back home first...

Roy Ken

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