is this a good battery for my rv?

thcguy12 wrote:
So we were bought this battery and I'm wondering if it's a good option?

http://www.carquest.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Marine+Batteries+12V+Deep+Cycle+Marine%2FRV+Battery%2C+Gp+27+-+575+CCA%2F715+MCA%2C+175+Min+-+Warranty%3A+6+Mo+Free+Replacement%2C+1+each%2C__10151_-1_10651_588907_?acesApp=2#

Except mine says 200 min at 23 amps

I can't get that link to work.

It's a group 27 DUAL PURPOSE battery. It will work for you, but there are better choices for RV use.

Work ? yes , if you really never "camp "without being plugged in. A true deep cycle battery would be preferred . For some good study info google 12 volt side of life for a lot more. 12 volt
Marine / Rv batteries are a compromise.

Other than starting the motor (and running the radio?) what else does the 12V battery do?

Do you need that battery for starting the engine, or for using to run some of the systems on the camper while camping?

Mine came from the factory with four deep cycle 8D batteries. I changed them out last year and replaced with the same. If your changing the house batteries most go with 6 volt golf cart batteries that can be purchased at a decent price from Sams Club.

jerseyjim wrote:
Other than starting the motor (and running the radio?) what else does the 12V battery do?

Oh not much, it just runs the brain box on the fridge, the water pump, the furnace motor, the water heater igniter, the lights, and if so equipped, the inverter.

Other than that, not much that I can think of. :h

To the OP, when it comes to an RV battery, bigger is always better.

A popular choice, with good reason, is to run (2) 6 volt golf cart batteries in series.

If you only have room for (1) battery, again, bigger is always better.

With what you have said you want to do, the battery will be fine. Our grp 27 is 4 years old and we use more power than you will be. Having solar to keep it up will keep it and you happy.

IF you do not spend much time without electrical hookups and have room for only one battery than good choice

If you like to spend time "Off the grid" you need a real deep cycle battery and more than one.. best option (For the money) is pairs of GC-2 six volt golf car batteries wired in series but if you only have room for one.. That won't work so your G-27 is a good choice

Like us, I don't think the OP ever intends to have hook ups.