Trojan T-105

[Richard Hayden]

John, I have looked into the T-125's several times in the past years and have
determined, at least for my purposes, that they just aren't cost effective. The
cost per ah for the T-105 is the best deal I can find in a Trojan battery, even
when comparing with the L-16. Now, if cost isn't an issue and/or one needs more
ah and doesn't have the space to add enough T-105 batteries to meet the
requirements, then I definitely would consider the T-125's or ever the L-16's.

Just to give you an idea of our arrangement - we have 6, T-105 batteries and
they are very adequate for our needs. We boon-dock for 5 months every winter.
There are 5 solar panels on the roof (totaling about 460 watts and actually
that's too many). We use the generator whenever ac power is needed for
something that the inverter can't handle (i.e. air conditioners.)

Off topic but related, I discovered a 4 amp, or so, draw that was not needed and
will disconnect it when we will be boon-docking. That should make it even
better than the last few years. The draw was the Sporlan Summer valve (bottom
Sporlan valve) in the engine compartment. As originally wired by BB, that valve
stays on when you are parked. I have no idea why it was that way. You always
hear of "phantom" currents in our birds and this is the biggest single draw I
have found. After turning the "A/T" switch off, the spot lights switch to left
position and disconnecting a few relays that were always on and no longer
needed, I think that I have reduced the phantom current to near zero.

Dick Hayden - '87 PT 38 - Lake Stevens, WA




----- Original Message -----
From: John Stiles
To: wanderlodgeforum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 3:38 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Trojan T-105


I have read several posts fairly recently where someone mentions Trojan
T-105 batteries. If you are replacing your batteries and plan on
staying with the T-105, take a look at the T-125 instead. Its the same
foot print, fits in an FC easily and has greater AH ratings.....

John Stiles
1980 33FC
"My Navion"





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