FYI/ what say you
Browsing today in a batteries + store in Miami . They had a battery brand name X2 with a five year free replacement warranty. It was a 90 amp hour battery and cost was $320 plus tax. Kinda $pendy but ...
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bka0721 wrote:stickbowjoe wrote:As some have become aware, plugged in to shore power, is a battery killer. Depending on the ATS or Converter, one should disconnect the batteries to keep from killing them. Most Converters have the ability to disconnect the battery charging function. That might save you some of your batteries.
I have bought expensive batteries, and less expensive batteries.
Full timing, plugged into shore power about 60% of the time, they have all gone south in under 2 years.
I am now on my third Autozone biggest, best battery. Or I was last week, when I traded for a new camper.
Good price, 1 year warranty, and they install it.
Works for me.
Batteries are like tires and diesel fuel and engine oil and brake pads to me.
Replace as needed.
Joe
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Our original Interstate group 29 went 5 years plugged in 24/7/365. It only died because the GFI tripped and it was without power for a couple months. PD9245 charger.
I also never added a single drop of water to it. We didn't run it down low too often so I'm sure that makes a difference.
