Adding AGM batteries to a Lance 845.
I picked up my Lance 845 camper recently. We will be doing quite a bit of dry camping. I have a Onan Camp Power LP gas 2500w factory gen. But I've been considering adding a couple of AGM batteries a...
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The only reason i see to install extra batts inside the tc is to keep them warm during winter use.
I dont have an on-board genny in my 845, so my dealer placed my extra battery inside the genny compartment. The genny wires are already in place, we just hooked them up to both the OEM and added battery.
good battery 12v. info incl. solar info
another option is to install the batt in the trucks bed in front of the wheel well.
Here is one other option : Hidden battery box
As narcodog stated, the battery switch,like a marine Perko switch is a great idea. It allows you to separate the batts to use them, or as one of our members taught me, to charge them individually from time to time to balance them for peak performance. That allows you to test the voltage of each battery individually. If one of the batteries becomes weak, it will bring down the good one, therefore you want to monitor both.
My 845 has a raised platform under the dinette where the table pedestal is installed. The carpeted lid has screws which i removed to access the area under that lid. I use it as a compartment for kitchen supplies. An additional hidden space which is a nice find in the 845. If you have that, you might not want to block it .
Bob
I dont have an on-board genny in my 845, so my dealer placed my extra battery inside the genny compartment. The genny wires are already in place, we just hooked them up to both the OEM and added battery.
good battery 12v. info incl. solar info
another option is to install the batt in the trucks bed in front of the wheel well.
Here is one other option : Hidden battery box
As narcodog stated, the battery switch,like a marine Perko switch is a great idea. It allows you to separate the batts to use them, or as one of our members taught me, to charge them individually from time to time to balance them for peak performance. That allows you to test the voltage of each battery individually. If one of the batteries becomes weak, it will bring down the good one, therefore you want to monitor both.
My 845 has a raised platform under the dinette where the table pedestal is installed. The carpeted lid has screws which i removed to access the area under that lid. I use it as a compartment for kitchen supplies. An additional hidden space which is a nice find in the 845. If you have that, you might not want to block it .
Bob
