Battery Question: 6V vs 12V
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โJan-19-2017 07:52 PM
Is there any reason why I could not put four 12V deep cycle batteries in there and wire them in parallel? Wouldn't that give me more capacity anyway?
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โJan-21-2017 09:26 AM
Camp on!
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โJan-21-2017 04:42 AM
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โJan-20-2017 08:49 PM
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โJan-20-2017 06:08 PM
Anyway, most golf cart batteries are close to 9.5 inches to the top of the case which is what I have so I found 4 golf cart batteries that should work. I am going to try and install them this weekend.
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โJan-20-2017 06:24 AM
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โJan-20-2017 06:03 AM
The exact height will vary a bit with the terminal type.
Ford Explorer or Chrysler 300C to tow with.
Tracer Air 238 to be towed.
Triumph Thunderbird Sport - with the toy-hauler gone it's at home.
Retired very early and loving it.
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โJan-20-2017 06:02 AM
ncrowley wrote:You can get rid of the battery watering and the corrosion if you get just one AGM. That's all you need, and will 'save' you the money you're going to spend on 4, which you don't need.
No, I do not do a lot of dry camping. I hardly ever dry camp. .... I am trying to find true deep cycle batteries that will fit in there.
AGMs can be laid down on their sides...or any position which suits your height requirements. Cool huh?
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โJan-20-2017 05:52 AM
ncrowley wrote:
No, I do not do a lot of dry camping. I hardly ever dry camp. I am trying to find true deep cycle batteries that will fit in there.
If you "hardly ever" dry camp, there is little point in spending the extra money on "deep cycle" batteries.
Unless maybe when you are without shore power you tend to run them WAY down before recharging.
P.S. Unless you go with high end AGMs, 5 years is pretty good for a set of batteries.
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โJan-20-2017 04:53 AM
When I purchased the coach, it was used and the dealer that was selling it went on the cheap with everything they did, including replacing the batteries. The ones that are in there are not deep cycle batteries and they are now failing after 5 years. They had been using more water so I had them tested and they are not good. So I am trying to find better batteries to replace them with - true deep cycle batteries.
I will go out there and measure carefully to the top of the terminals and see what clearance I really have. I measured the height of the battery box itself which is 9.5 inches. I am trying to find true deep cycle batteries that will fit in there.
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โJan-19-2017 11:57 PM
Capacity depends on which type 12 volt batteries you replace them with. Yes you could get more *usable* capacity with 12 volt AGMs, but they are pricey. In general 6 volt batteries are more package efficient for multibattery installs.
Do you do a lot of dry camping that requires more capacity than 4?
Ford Explorer or Chrysler 300C to tow with.
Tracer Air 238 to be towed.
Triumph Thunderbird Sport - with the toy-hauler gone it's at home.
Retired very early and loving it.
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โJan-19-2017 10:40 PM
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โJan-19-2017 09:35 PM
Or do you have a large 2000+ watt inverter that needs 4+ batteries?
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โJan-19-2017 08:11 PM
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โJan-19-2017 07:57 PM