In a nutshell, havent used the TC this season recently. I have 2 AGM batteries installed at the start of the 2009 season. Also a 128 watt solar panel. Looks like I might need to make an emergency trip to Florida after Irma passes and am thinking the TC will be a huge help if the mobile home is unlivable. Everything in the TC is up to snuff, even , as far as I can tell , the batteries dispite their age. To test I unplugged 2 days ago ,and had the fridge running. After 2 cloudy days they showed 12.5 in the dark. I ran the Fantastic Fan and lights for 25 minutes and showed 12.3 which bumped up to 12.4 after killing the fan and lights. Think they're OK for at least this trip? Im trying to minimize expense due to uncertainty of Irma's cost , but if it turns out I need batteries Im not going to be able to buy anything in most of Florida and likely anywhere South.
Just looking for input, the rational side of my brain is overloaded watching weather models on the TV. Im thinking they might be OK but then I've been really working at positive thinking this week and may be mistaken. So, thumbs up or down on battery replacement?
