MSpagnoli
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I have 1 of my 2 12V batteries going bad. It only reads 10V disconnected and is bubbling and smells.Anyway, we are not boondockers and it would be an accident or just for 1 night if we did. Would 2 Costco RV batteries be good enough for this type camping? Thanks
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KSadler1
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Mike, I just installed 2 of the Costco group 27 rv/marine batteries before this camping season. They have performed very well. I disconnect the positive leads between trips and they usually stay right around 12.8v. They are much better than the batteries that came with the 5er. I dry camp all the time and run my generator once or twice during the day to keep them charged. They are still at 3/4 full in the morning after running my heater, lights, water pump, television, all night. At $66 each you can't go wrong IMO.....
Ken
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sirdrakejr
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Moved from 5th wheels to tech issues.
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smkettner
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Yes two would do great. One may well be fine.
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Dick_B
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According to a mechanic friend do NOT use Interstate Deep Cycle batteries. They are trouble on several fronts. Just about anything else is preferred.
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RJsfishin
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Yeah, like interstate mfg their own batteries.
Shows to go ya what mechs don't know !
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MarkieBob
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The most troublesome batteries I've used were interstate!!!!
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Hurricaner
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As Rich said Interstate does not make Batteries. The Costco batteries are made be Johnson controls who also makes most of the Interstate 12 volt batteries. There are only a handful of battery manufactures everything else is just re-branded.
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