Battery Replacement 3208cat

[dan]

The cost savings in AGM's is in the recharging time. An AGM will accept a higher rate of charge so the generator runs less. For example, the generator runs three hours instead of six to recharge the bank. There is the savings.

Dan

88WB38

Jackson, MS

----- Original Message -----

From: "markusfmeyer@hotmail.com"

To: "wanderlodgeforum@yahoogroups.com"

Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 7:53 AM

Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Battery Replacement 3208cat

Bill,

I think batteries are like oil and tires and politics, everyone has their preference, and there are many good choices.

I'm going through this right now on my PT. Multiple people gave me strong recommendations on tires, but nobody recommended what the tire guy did, and I'm going with him and his experience, since he does this 24/7 for truckers, RVs, big rigs, etc.

On batteries, I think the reason for using double the six volt batteries versus half the 12 volt batteries is for deep cycling ability. If you read up on this, you'll find that deep cycle batteries are able to withstand more "abuse" and can cycle from low to high more often and take it than 12 volt batteries. I researched all the big names, such as Trojan, Interstate, Rolls, Deka etc. At the end of the day, again, you will get multiple opinions on preferences and experiences. Johnson Controls makes most of the batteries for many of these companies. I found that Interstate and Trojan were almost exactly matched in price, features and specs. Interstate has dealers/distributors all over and I can go get them myself, Trojan I couldn't find close by. Deka was higher priced and similar to these two so I ruled them out. Rolls recommends AGM batteries and they are twice the price of these other 3, I can't justify that cost, even if they do last twice as long. Finally, there are the golf cart batteries sold by Sam's club for about $75 each, which is about 3/4 the cost of the comparable Interstate/Trojans. I am going to be trying these out as others who have them are going on 4+ years strong with no issues. Guess I'll have to see what happens!

Good luck in your search and decision. You will probably get as many opinions as you do responses!

Markus
86 PT40
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> I have the old four six volt battery set up and the batteries are fried. Anyone have any thoughts on replacement batteries? Is there any need for two banks of batteries or would one "cat" type battery work, and if so what cranking amperage. Also is there any advantage to the four six volt setup?
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> Thanks for your thoughts.
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> Bill Of Huntsville (TX.)
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> 83FC
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