6 Volt RV batteries

[Willcamp4]

I have been a fan of Trojan batteries for many years. I have a 2005 Alpenlite and use a bank of four batteries. When the trailer was new I installed a set of T-105s that lasted about 7 years, and I installed a new set. It seems to be time to replace them again as they won't stay charged above about 12.1 volts. The only issue I have is that the Trojans have gotten SO EXPENSIVE. What I'm wondering is whether there is another brand/battery that is reasonably priced and dependable.

[MEXICOWANDERER]

Perhaps CHINESE NOODLES

Turned out to be an UNDERPERFORMER?

Kirkland Signature

"No holds barred" return guarantee

Kicked Sam Walton right in the REPRODUCERS

It's exactly the same south of the border. Comparing Kirkland Signature to GREAT VALUE...

Is like comparing a BMW to a KIA (Korean Imitation Automobile)

[time_to_go_now]

Powertour wrote:
Picked up 2 Duracell 6v batts at Sam's about a month ago for my Moho's coach 12v needs. Way too much negative feedback on the current Costco Interstate batteries for me to even consider them right now. So far so good on the Duracell's.

I think I paid around $87ea for the Duracells at Sam's.

I've been off this board for a year or so. But, back then, NOBODY would consider buying Duracell 6v batteries. They did not even last one year! And everybody was buying Interstate. What happened???

[joshuajim]

BFL13 wrote:
"Aren’t these foreign made?"

🙂

I suppose they are made in Canada like the labeling states ??

[BFL13]

"Aren’t these foreign made?"

🙂

[noteven]

MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
In the voice of Crocodile Dundee

"Now this here, is a battery!"





Weight 29 kg 64 lbs
Length 25.9 cm 10.19"
Width 18.1 cm 7.13"
Height Inc. Term. 27.9 cm 11"

Aren’t these foreign made?

[IAMICHABOD]

enblethen wrote:
Here is more onSam's club closings

This is very old news...this happened 1 1/2 years ago and no others have been closed.

[enblethen]

Here is more onSam's club closings

[72cougarxr7]

I am contemplating new batteries in the spring and will likely go with the gc2 Duracell from Sams Club made by Deka, or Dekas from my local Auto Value store, depending on who has the best price at the time.
I have always had good service from Deka/east penn batteries.

[BFL13]

enblethen wrote:
Many of the Sam'sClubs are closing. They are becoming full filment centers.

Never heard of that. Had to look it up:

https://www.shipbob.com/blog/differences-warehouse-fulfillment-center/

[enblethen]

Many of the Sam'sClubs are closing. They are becoming full filment centers.

[MEXICOWANDERER]

In the voice of Crocodile Dundee

"Now this here, is a battery!"





Weight 29 kg 64 lbs
Length 25.9 cm 10.19"
Width 18.1 cm 7.13"
Height Inc. Term. 27.9 cm 11"

[bpounds]

Got to hand it to Interstate - their truth in labeling is impeccable. Their dependability IS outrageous!

I don't really mean that. They aren't all bad. 🙂

[IAMICHABOD]

gkainz wrote:

185EZ wrote:

enblethen wrote:
I get 6 volters from Costco. About $80 per battery.

$80?
https://www.costco.com/Interstate-6-Volt-Golf-Cart-Battery.product.100476406.html

I took a photo of the price and specs in Costco in February and they were $93.99. They're $98.99 now online ... going up up up ...

This was today at my Costco and yes I know the battery behind the price Tag is not a GC2.

Click For Full-Size Image.
They were on a higher shelf

[Kamphiker]

opnspaces wrote:

Kamphiker wrote:
Just Replaced a pair of 7 year old Duracel EGC2 with the same from Sams Club.

After instant $20.00 per battery cost after taxes etc came out to $ 113.83 each

In my opinion great service life at a great cost.

Is the $20 per battery cost the core charge? You should get that back if you bring your old batteries back in. If you don't have old batteries to return you might be able to find a neighbor with an old battery or two in their yard that they want to get rid of.

No, The $ 20.00 instant savings was a one day deal they run from time to time. the core charge is different.