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

[Henry Jay Hannigan]

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In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner wrote:
>
> 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
> >
> >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
> >
> >Cranking [SLI] by Johnson Controls
> >
> >DCS, (Deep Cycle Series) by C&D Technologies
> >
> >Extreme Performance [SLI Sprial Cell] by Optima
> >
> >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
> >
> >MVP, (Mobility Valu-Plus) Series [Deep Cycle] by C&D Technologies
> >
> >PC Series by [SLA]Power-Sonic
> >
> >PowerVolt [SLI] by Johnson Controls
> >
> >PS Series [SLA] by Power-Sonic
> >
> >SG Series [Gel Cell Deep Cycle] by East Penn
> >
> >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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