Scatback
Sun City West, Arizona
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It is time to replace my Trojan house batteries and Interstates have a nation-wide distributor network. I would like to hear of recent experiences with interstate batteries used for your coach, not chassis use. I know about AGM's, Trojan's, etc. and don't want to start a discussion on which is better.
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PopBeavers
San Jose, CA
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All of my cards and trucks are using Interstate batteries. They last about 5 or 6 years for me.
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2002 Chevy Silverado 1500HD 4x4 Crew Cab
2005 Trailmanor 2720
Valley Odyssey brake controller, Honda 2000 generator, McKesh mirrors
Yamaha WR250R, Polaris Sportsman 700 X2, Polaris Scrambler 500
1997 Dodge Dakota stick to tow the ATV trailer
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C.B.
APPLETON WI USA
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I've been using Interstate Batteries for years in my trucks(pickup to 30 ton tow truck) for years. Have had one here or there that needed to be warranted but good performance overall.
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david_w28
Michigan
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I have been using very large interstate batteries in all 4 of our generators at work. Never had a problem.
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RicJones
So. Cal.
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My son says they are the best, but he works for Interstate selling them. I get them at dealer cost so all of my vehicles have them and so far they have been good.
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wny_pat
Western NYS
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They are nothing special. I've seen a lot of bad brand new ones put in tractor trailers over the years, just to have them pulled out a couple days later, cause they did not have starting power.
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tom_kat
way upstate new york/lake george area
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dont like them myself we used them in the fleet i worked for and changed a lot of them.i prefer duralast.
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pkunk
Questa, NM
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I had several Interstates in as many different vehicles. None lasted over 6 months. I won't buy another.
1989 Allegro, 30 ft., 454 CI 4 BBL, 3 spd.auto, 125gal.gas tank,85g.water & 85 grey &75 black holding tanks. 3-12v Optima 31m coach batteries
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rv2go
Somewhere between Knoxville, TN and the coast.
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I think that there are only 3 battery companies in the US. Johnson Control, AC Delco, and Exide. Interstate and Diehard are made by JC.
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Keith M
Cle Elum
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Interstate is mostly a distibutor. I think their batteries are made by Johnson Controls. I am pretty sure you can go to Wal-Mart, Costco, or Sam's Club and get the same battery for less. I think the Trojan 6 volt batteries are better but its very hard to find a decent price. The Interstate guys wanted about $125 for their batteries. Costco was selling the same thing for $87.50. Wal-Mart was the cheapest at about $73. By the way the cases looked the same on all the batteries. I ended up buying the Costco battery.
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