Camping off-grid & batteries/propane/solar
A few of you are aware that I am picking up a Lance 1575 this weekend. I will, at time, camp in places where I will basically be off the grid in the sense that there will be no hookups. The dealer c...
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SoundGuy wrote:bobndot wrote:
Look at Lifeline batteries. They offer 12v deep cycle in AGM. Compare the amp rate of them to using 2 , 6v's. I'll bet they are close.
Agree, a pair of G31 12 volt batteries are a viable alternative to a pair of 6 volt GC-2s but many find their much longer footprint compared to GC-2s to be problematic. And again, once we start talking about multiple batteries, especially AGMs that can put a good size hole in one's wallet, the charging system being used to maintain those batteries should also be assessed to determine if it can effectively maintain those new batteries according to the manufacturer's specifications ... ignore it and those fancy new batteries won't see anywhere near their anticipated life expectancy. :(
Yes, good points. It certainly would make good sense to be sure the converter is compatible with AGM.
If the op is buying a new Lance ,the newer converters should handle AGM's float rate. I know my last 2 rv's had charge wizards built into them. Even back in 08 my Lance converter worked with AGM's . Intel 9100 with charge wizard. But yes, by all means, check to verify.
It's funny, i was just reading this interesting tc mag article. It's saying what we are talking about.
http://www.truckcampermagazine.com/camper-tech/camper-batteries-101-the-basics/
