My 2 group 29 Interstates have been running since I purchased the camper new in May of 2014. Paid $170 for both of them at the dealer. Have performed great and we have used the you know what out of these!!! Hard to justify even thinking about lithium when these have met all our power needs.
Our recent trip to Brian head for several nights in the parking Lot @ temps in the single digits pretty much put them to death 😞 thinking of moving the next batch of batteries (looking at AGMs) inside the camper but really have not had any issues from these.
So if it ain’t broke do I just buy the same set or go with AGM’s as it is a pain the check the water levels and can possibly move them Inside etc.
Any ideas on the best deals out there?
Thnx in advance
Nolan
Our recent trip to Brian head for several nights in the parking Lot @ temps in the single digits pretty much put them to death 😞 thinking of moving the next batch of batteries (looking at AGMs) inside the camper but really have not had any issues from these.
So if it ain’t broke do I just buy the same set or go with AGM’s as it is a pain the check the water levels and can possibly move them Inside etc.
Any ideas on the best deals out there?
Thnx in advance
Nolan
Bert the Welder wrote:
Since it's kinda on topic, what is it that makes the 6v GC batt's better then 12v ones? and does the "better" status still apply if they are AGM?
The Golf Cart 6V batteries have huge cells comparing to automotive 12V batteries. That makes it not only cheaper to manufacture, but also more bulletproof.
What I think is also the factor that GC batteries have pretty big market, when only 2 or 3 manufacturers, so with volume and the same model lasting for decades, they perfected the design.
Automotive batteries change the designs every couple of years, so it is hit or miss.
AGM batteries are manufactured mainly for upside down applications.
Using them in automotive business is good sample how marketing overwhelmed common sense.
