Battery recommendation

[hippieforever3]

I don't want to spark a huge battery debate.

I have to replace my 4 - 12 volt marine deep cycle batteries with
something that fits in the same space.

Anyone had REALLY good experience in performance for the $$$ on any
specific model and brand?

I'd prefer not to get into the exotics, but will listen if you have a
compelling arguement.

Regards,
G{SGary
1984FC35

[Bill Garamella]

Gary,

I went down this path for the first time last year with a similar question. We
had to
replace the four 6 volt deep cycle batteries in our 83 FC 35.

The consensus at the time was that golf cart batteries were the way to go.

Trojan T-105s were among the best and available and these cost a little over
$100 each.

The lowest price golf cart batteries were Sam's Energizers at about $60 - $70
each.

I have seen posts on the forum touting the benefits of each. We went with the
trojans and
a good 3-stage charging system (ProSine 2K) are very happy so far.

Bill
1983 FC-35 SB "Casa Billisa"
NH


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "hippieforever3" wrote:
>
> I don't want to spark a huge battery debate.
>
> I have to replace my 4 - 12 volt marine deep cycle batteries with
> something that fits in the same space.
>
> Anyone had REALLY good experience in performance for the $$$ on any
> specific model and brand?
>
> I'd prefer not to get into the exotics, but will listen if you have a
> compelling arguement.
>
> Regards,
> G{SGary
> 1984FC35
>

[Rob Robinson]

What Bill said and here's a site you will find helpful

http://www.phrannie.org/battery.html

2008/11/25 Bill Garamella <"bgaramella@gmail.com">

Gary,

I went down this path for the first time last year with a similar question. We had to
replace the four 6 volt deep cycle batteries in our 83 FC 35.

The consensus at the time was that golf cart batteries were the way to go.


Trojan T-105s were among the best and available and these cost a little over $100 each.

The lowest price golf cart batteries were Sam's Energizers at about $60 - $70 each.

I have seen posts on the forum touting the benefits of each. We went with the trojans and

a good 3-stage charging system (ProSine 2K) are very happy so far.

Bill
1983 FC-35 SB "Casa Billisa"
NH

--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", "hippieforever3" wrote:
>
> I don't want to spark a huge battery debate.

>
> I have to replace my 4 - 12 volt marine deep cycle batteries with
> something that fits in the same space.
>
> Anyone had REALLY good experience in performance for the $$$ on any
> specific model and brand?

>
> I'd prefer not to get into the exotics, but will listen if you have a
> compelling arguement.
>
> Regards,
> G{SGary
> 1984FC35
>

--
Rob and Sue Robinson

94 WLWB

[jim riordan]

[url]www.odysseyfactory.com[/url]

hippieforever3 wrote:

I don't want to spark a huge battery debate.

I have to replace my 4 - 12 volt marine deep cycle batteries with
something that fits in the same space.

Anyone had REALLY good experience in performance for the $$$ on any
specific model and brand?

I'd prefer not to get into the exotics, but will listen if you have a
compelling
arguement.

Regards,
G{SGary
1984FC35

[Bob Lawrence]

I put in Optima AGM batts. No water to worry about and no sulfation
problems. Been going on 6 years now and they still check out fine.
Supposed to last 8-10 years. Cost about $160 ea.
Bob Lawrence
84 PT36
Weatherford, Tx (With new Ernie wood floors)

> hippieforever3 wrote: I don't want to spark a
huge battery debate.
>
> I have to replace my 4 - 12 volt marine deep cycle batteries with
> something that fits in the same space.
>
> Anyone had REALLY good experience in performance for the $$$ on any
> specific model and brand?
>
> I'd prefer not to get into the exotics, but will listen if you have a
> compelling arguement.
>
> Regards,
> G{SGary
> 1984FC35
>

[Chuck Wheeler]

We are 5 years into the Trojan T-105s. There is only one setused for both starting and house batteries. We mostly dry camp and operate in coldweather a lot. (we are in Benkelman NE right now) I first put Exide batteriesin it from SAMS but only got about 18 months out of them for our kind of use, but others have reported good service. Which ever brand you decide on make sure your chargers are operating correctly, it makes a big difference! I have a battery cut off switch and do not leave the chargers on when in storage. If the BB is in storage for over six weeks I will turn the charger on and let it go through one cycle.

- Chuck Wheeler-

1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX

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Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Battery recommendation

I don't want to spark a huge battery debate.

I have to replace my 4 - 12 volt marine deep cycle batteries with
something that fits in the same space.

Anyone had REALLY good experience in performance for the $$$ on any
specific model and brand?

I'd prefer not to get into the exotics, but will listen if you have a
compelling arguement.

Regards,
G{SGary
1984FC35