Batteries Stolen...Now What?
Our 2 12 Volt batteries were stolen (off the tongue of our trailer which is parked next to our house) this week. I am very disappointed, but I need to move forward so I am trying to decide what to rep...
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A great deal depends on the amount you use your batteries. Our battery is the same cheap-o one the dealer gave us with the unit. It would last us 2 or 3 days off the grid.
Since we almost always have electric, it does not make much sense for us to invest in an expensive system that far exceeds our needs.
If however you do use your battery system on a regular basis, then I agree, an upgrade would probably be in order. Making the best of a bad situation.
I doubt whether sawing off the posts would discourage thieves, they are most likely going to scrap them for the core charge. Hence the "snip and go" theft. The last battery I purchased a couple of years ago had a core charge in excess of $10.00.
Since we almost always have electric, it does not make much sense for us to invest in an expensive system that far exceeds our needs.
If however you do use your battery system on a regular basis, then I agree, an upgrade would probably be in order. Making the best of a bad situation.
I doubt whether sawing off the posts would discourage thieves, they are most likely going to scrap them for the core charge. Hence the "snip and go" theft. The last battery I purchased a couple of years ago had a core charge in excess of $10.00.
