sagexpman
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I really like the Trojans personally, however they are a bit pricey but you do get what you pay for. As mentioned previously get the biggest battery you tray will allow.
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Oswald38
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sagexpman wrote:I really like the Trojans personally, however they are a bit pricey but you do get what you pay for. As mentioned previously get the biggest battery you tray will allow.
Rick
Rick is correct. Trojans are expensive as are AGM but you do get what you pay for like he said. If you can pony up, AGM will leave you ahead in the long run but it will cost you a little more now. AGM gets better gas mileage in the end but the optima mentioned above is not the answer because of the low capacity.
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nick_hoff
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What I would recommend also for the extended stays with no hookups is to get yourself a solar trickle charger. Depending on the size of your unit and the voltage you use. I have the 5 watt Burton Model and it has been working good for me this year. Now I can run the furnace on those chill nights in the Black Hills of South Dakota and not worry about making it through the entire weekend with power.
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Paddle on the crow
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Well after some great feed back from you all and a little additional research, I think I have decided to go with a single group 29 Interstate. I figure if I can get by with one battery, why not. One less battery to maintain and/or wreck. It should also fill our "Juice" requirements, as we shouldn't need too much more juice than our group 24.
.....unless someone has a good reason to change my mind???????
going once.....
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Thanks for all the feed back, it's always nice having the support!
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PattieAM
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My original battery is now toast, so replaced it - not even thinking about battery box size! And, as the cost wasn't as bad as I'd expected, when I discovered the new one (group 27-Marine/RV) didn't fit the battery box, I bought another battery (this one Marine) which would fit my battery box, so if needed, the bigger one can stay on my automatic charger until a trip where it may be needed, and I can switch out (have a wire shelf I can rig over the battery box brackets).
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wa8yxm
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smkettner wrote:Optima has advantages but $210+ for 75 amp hrs vs. COSTCO ~$78 for 115 amp hours.
I thought I ask this but it might have been another thread (or it might have "Bounced"
I know the advantages of Optima for things like Off-road bikes and 4-wheelers.
But for a basic Motorhome or trailer.. What are the advantages of an Optima over say an East Penn (Deka or MK) Traditional AGM?
Just asking... And should you reply let me say THANK YOU now so I don't have to reply to your reply.. Thanks.
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smkettner
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wa8yxm wrote:smkettner wrote:Optima has advantages but $210+ for 75 amp hrs vs. COSTCO ~$78 for 115 amp hours.
I thought I ask this but it might have been another thread (or it might have "Bounced"
I know the advantages of Optima for things like Off-road bikes and 4-wheelers.
But for a basic Motorhome or trailer.. What are the advantages of an Optima over say an East Penn (Deka or MK) Traditional AGM?
Just asking... And should you reply let me say THANK YOU now so I don't have to reply to your reply.. Thanks.
None. I did not intend to imply that there is.
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