Battery Choices - Re: Getting Back on the Road this Weekend...

[Tom Warner]

Stephen as you well know there are many many other companies that
sell similar products with different trade names but all manufactured
by the same company. I see nothing wrong with that. Interstate deep
cycle batteries are still fine batteries very well made and actually
slightly heavier for the same battery U2200 versus T105 and more
capacity at 232AH versus 225AH for the T105. I paid $58 each for the
Interstate batteries and could not get a T105 even if I ordered them
for less then $100. What do you sell and ship them to NY for? As I
noted earlier Interstate batteries are predominent here in New York
and can be easily obtained almost anywhere, a very important factor
to me as I travel. There is no such thing as a trouble free anything
and if I get in the middle of no where and need a replacement I want
to get it whether its a tire or a battery. Thats why I buy Interstate
batteries and Michelin RV tires.

I actually looked for Trojans when I needed the first ones for the
1982 FC35 but could not find them anywhere close by (nearest place
that stocked them was Buffalo, New York). And then I bought two sets
of four Interstates for the 1982 FC35, one set for the coach and
another for the high reach machine we have. I still have the same
set of 6 Interstates in the 1985 PT 40 and still have the 6 Optima
batteries also. Hmmm arent I allowed to do that.

I simply noted before that in my opinion Interstate batteries are
comparable in every way to Trojans and can be bought a lot cheaper
here. If others have another experience then they can chose for
themselves based on their personal needs.

tom warner
vernon center,NY
1985 PT40


. At 02:12 PM 5/31/2007, you wrote:
>Tom in november you posted that you just bought 6 interstates and now
>you post you just bought 6 interstates how many batteries does your
>coach use or do you have an electrical problem?? VBG
>here is a list of who makes interstate battery nothing more than a
>marketing firm with a nascar team number 18
>
>
>interstate Batteries are privately branded batteries the various
>flavours and brands are produced by the following companies
>
>Interstate Battery System of America, Inc., (US) +1-972-991-1444,
>1-888-772-3600 or http://www.interstatebatteries.com/
>
>50-Month, (Green Top) [SLI] by Johnson Controls
>
>AGM Series [spiral wound] by Optima
>
>Ameriton by Johnson Controls
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>BBG Series [VRLA] by C&D Technologies
>
>Big Joe [Deep Cycle] by U.S. Battery
>
>BPS Series [SLA] by Power-Sonic
>
>Bulldog [Motive Deep Cycle] by Bulldog Battery
>
>CATV Series [VRLA] by C&D Technologies
>
>Cycle-Tron [SLI] by Yuasa
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>Cranking [SLI] by Johnson Controls
>
>DCS, (Deep Cycle Series) by C&D Technologies
>
>Extreme Performance [SLI Sprial Cell] by Optima
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>GC Series [Deep Cycle] by C&D Technologies
>
>Mega-Tron, (Gray Top) [SLI] by Johnson Controls
>
>Plus, (Black Top) [SLI] by Johnson Controls
>
>Motorcycle [SLI] Yuasa
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>MVP, (Mobility Valu-Plus) Series [Deep Cycle] by C&D Technologies
>
>PC Series by [SLA]Power-Sonic
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>PowerVolt [SLI] by Johnson Controls
>
>PS Series [SLA] by Power-Sonic
>
>SG Series [Gel Cell Deep Cycle] by East Penn
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>SC, (SpiralCell) Series by Optima
>
>SDCS Series [Deep Cycle] by C&D Technologies
>
>TCOM Series [SLA] by Power-Sonic
>
>TEL Series [Standby Deep Cycle] by C&D Technologies
>
>U Series [Motive Deep Cycle] by U.S. Battery
>
>UPS Series [Standby Deep Cycle] by C&D Technologies
>
>V Series [SLI] by Enertec Grupo IMSA
>
>Workaholic [SLI] by Johnson Controls
>The manufacturer's code number will be on the battery and is only sure
>way of identifying the manufacturer. Ask the dealer who made the
>battery. In the United States, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), can
>provide a useful source of information on the manufacturer of the
>battery. Manufacturers, joint ventures or distributors will sometimes
>have lines within a trademark or brand, for example, Bronze, Silver,
>Gold, Platinum, Titanium, Premium, Heavy Duty, Commercial, Standard,
>Plus, Turbo, Calcium, Classic, Maintenance Free, etc., for
>differentiating quality, features or warranty periods. They will also
>contract with other manufacturers to build special purpose batteries
>and batteries to complete their product lines that are not
>economically feasible to build themselves. A good manufacturers cross
>reference list for Sealed Lead-Acid (SLA) batteries can be found on
>Battery Solutions Web site.
>
>Stephen 77fc35 with batteries 7 years old just like the everready
>bunny still going strong
>
>
>--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen Birtles"
> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Interstate is a marketing company they job the maunfacturing to the
> > lowest bidder
> > and I really doubt they are just as good
> > For trojans go the website use the dealer locater
> > And yes the the t105 and t125 are the same physical size the
> > difference is in the internal makeup of the battery
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner wrote:
> > >
> > > Boy I thought the T125 was taller then the T105 also and I am sure I
> > > checked the spec's when I thought about making the change for my 1982
> > > fC35. But checked them just now and they are indeed the same
> > > physical size. But after using the Interstate batteries I would not
> > > spend the extra money to get a Trojan battery. In my area Trojans are
> > > almost impossible to find. Interstate batteries are built just as
> > > good and you can find them anywhere in the US in case you need to
> > > replace one in warranty while travelling. I just got 6 new Interstate
> > > 6V deep cycles from a wholesaler in Syracuse,NY and paid $58 each
> > for them.
> > > tom warner
> > > vernon center,ny
> > > 1985 PT40
> > >
> > > At 10:15 AM 5/31/2007, you wrote:
> > >
> > > >Andy,
> > > >
> > > >More is almost always better, But recheck the height of the T125.
> > > >It is taller and this height would not fit into our 88 FC, Also the
> > > >T125 is a really heavy battery. Take a look at Deka batteries.
> > > >
> > > >http://www.eastpenn-deka.com/
> > > >
> > > >The specs for the 6 volt Deka batteries are about the same as the
> > > >popular Trojans. The Deka is mfg. in Pennsylvania , A battery
> > > >distributor stated there is about a 15 to $20, savings per battery if
> > > >you are located East on the Mississippi because of the Trojan
> > > >shipping cost from the West coast.??...
> > > >But this may just be a sales pitch............
> > > >I purchased 6 Deka batteries, because they were available, had the
> > > >post type connectors, and yes they were less cost than the Trojans,
> > > >Only six months old , But so far they are good.,
> > > >
> > > >Bill 88 FC with lots of stored energy
> > > >
> > > >--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Andy Coleman"
> > > > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Hello Dan,
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks for your battery advice. It seems that others agree with
> > > >you too.
> > > > >
> > > > > I was on Trojan's website and also came across the T-125 golf cart
> > > > > battery. It is the same size as the T-105, but a little more
> > > > > powerful... But that does not mean it is better... Anybody have
> > > > > experience with the T-125?
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks so much!
> > > > >
> > > > > Andy
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ac7880"
> > > >wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > If your coach still has 4 6 volt golf cart batteries, then I
> > > >would
> > > > > > do Trojan T105s. I would replace all 4 at the same time.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > On your gen you should have 2 rocker switches too start it, one
> > > >by
> > > > > > driver, one in kitchen. Hold the rocker switch in the down
> > > >position
> > > > > > for the preheat for approx 15 to 20 seconds then push on the
> > > >upward
> > > > > > position and see if gen fires. If not, repeat.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Dan previous 83 FC35, now 94 BB BMC 37'
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Andy Coleman"
> > > > > > wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Fellow Wanderlodgers:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > After sitting around for 10 months, I'm finally getting ready
> > > >to
> > > > > > drive
> > > > > > > out my 83 FC-35 and get it back on the road. During that
>time,
> > > >I
> > > > > > did
> > > > > > > the following;
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Modified my air intake system.
> > > > > > > Rebuilt and modified my power steering system.
> > > > > > > Adjusted the valve lash.
> > > > > > > Had the radiator cleaned and pressure checked.
> > > > > > > Replace the racor and fuel filters.
> > > > > > > Replaced all cooling hoses in front of the front tires.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Two things I still have to tackle this weekend...
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Two of my four 6v starting batteries are showing a weak charge
> > > >under
> > > > > > > load - even after charging for many hours. Can somebody
> > > >recommend
> > > > > > to
> > > > > > > me the best brand battery to replace them? A battery with
>good
> > > > > > > starting power and good reserve to run lights and assessories?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Finally, I'm having trouble starting my Perkins generator.
> The
> > > > > > > previous owner used starting fluid to turn it over. I wonder
> > > >if
> > > > > > there
> > > > > > > is a pre-heating device on the geny that isn't working? Might
> > > > > > anybody
> > > > > > > know how to replace it? The battery is fine.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Any advice you can offer would be great!
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Looking to break in my coach on a cross country road trip this
> > > > > > summer.
> > > > > > > I turn the big 4-0, and can't think of a better way to spend
> > > >it.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I hope to post photos of my air intake and power steering
> > > >upgrades
> > > > > > > shortly.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Thanks everyone!
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Andy Coleman
> > > > > > > 83' FC-35
> > > > > > > Spring Lake Heights, NJ
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