batteries

[g_man1146]

Hi Craig,

If all the batteries are connected in parallel, such as I had on
my '90, do not mix types. They should all be deep cycle batteries
which, in good condition, will crank just fine. Sounds like your
batteries are about gone. I used Interstate 12 vdc, deep cycle, lead
acid batteries with excellent results. Another option, if they fit
is to use 6, 6 volt golf cart batteries wired in series/parallel to
give you 12 volts. (Each pair of 6 volt are wired in series to give
you 12 V, then the three pairs are wired in parallel to maintain the
12 V.)

Rich D. '99LXi43' CT


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ingamar2"
wrote:
>
> I have owned a 90WBWL for three years and have had troubles
starting
> it in cold weather(25 to 30 degrees). The starting batteries and
the
> house batteries are the same. There are six total and are now
about
> four years old. I would guess they are ready to be changed out but
was
> wondering if someone out there has changed the way they are setup.
Can
> you put four house batteries and two starting batteries in a
sereis or
> do they all have to be the same as it is now. Can you seperate the
> house batteries from the starting batteries as it is in most
coachs.
> Can anyone recommend a certain battery that is better than others.
>
> Craig Hovda
> 90WBWL
> Bigfork Mt.
>