![]() ![]() So costs could equal out over the future. My bet is that you'd get twice the life out of the AGM, vs the wet cell, under what I perceived the care would be ahead. But they handle neglect better, and with a blade switch disconnect - will discharge at a much slower rate. Probably cost you a little less then twice as much as the Sams 12V wet cell. Especially based upon normal upkeep not being a priority.Ģ) Spend a bit more now, and get say a Fullriver AGM Type 24, 27 or 31 (Your call on the size.) Add in a blade switch disconnect. You also said you did not want to " I'd also rather limit what I have to spend to replace mine."ġ) Go with the 12V Sams wet cell, and realize you may need to replace these more frequently ahead. Plus, buying and swapping out a batteries, can be a PITA! I suspect that might remain the same in the future too. " abused and a little bit neglected." This line jumped out at me, and that also tells me that since I know you know the proper care of batteries, that at this time that is not a high priority for you to do. (One that I've appreciated you sharing, as you've two have shifted from Full Timers to Part Timers.) Kirk - You seem to be in an ongoing transition. John T A satisfied Good Sam Duracell battery user Keep warm n dry and storm free down there in Texas, my daughter said I cant visit her in Austin in the summer because I'm HIGH MAINTENANCE since it was so hot I made her park in the shade and go out and start the car and run the AC before I got in lol PS looks like Good Sam also have AGM in those batteries!!! theres yet another reasonable cost option to consider!!! If you needed more Amp hrs I think Trojan and others manufacture 12 Volt true deep cycle batteries but they aren't cheap. I think their 12 volt RV/Marine are only like 105 Amp Hrs (versus 230 in the true deep cycle 6 volt golf cart batteries) but with limited dry camping I say GO FOR IT. I'm unsure just who manufactures their "Duracell" brand (Johnson controls?) but all I can say is the Sams Club Duracells I've owned were fine and yes cheaper then Trojans. However, since you don't need the extended traditional "deep cycle" feature and dont have room for two true deep cycles, HEY ONE OF THEIR DURACELL 12 VOLT SHOULD WORK JUST FINE. Of course (as you already know) with only room for a single battery and if you go the Sams Club route, it looks like you have to use one of their 12 volt RV/Marine batteries which I consider a "hybrid" as it has to have the CCA to start a fairly large marine engine (like a regular auto starting battery) and then operate like a "deep cycle" battery to power a trolling motor. I had four in series parallel with no problems and occasional checks with a hydrometer and volt meter showed them to all be the same and consistent, they were less expensive then Trojan T - 105 at the time, so I'm satisfied and a happy camper. ![]() Kirk, FWIW I've used Good Sam Duracell (230 Amp Hr at 20 hr rate) EGC2, but those are 6 volt "true deep cycle" golf cart batteries. ![]()
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