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twvette
Explorer
Dec 24, 2014

Batteries/solar not holding up, troubleshooting help please

I have no luck getting batteries to hold up it seems. Had a couple different RV's and different setups too (wet cell, lifeline golf cart, gel deep cycle batteries)and none have ever held up well. ...
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RJsfishin
Explorer
Dec 25, 2014
I can't find an Optima w/ more than 75 AH, and at the ridiculous price of 269-299. An Optima is about the poorest choice for an RV house battery.
Maybe start w/ a battery bank of at least 225, instead of a measly 150.
Then figure out what your problem mite be w/ charging. Your converter should always be putting out 13.8. You are definently being under charged.
And you better find a different choice of heat than that battery sucking,....propane sucking furnace.

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