Batteries

[jdd]

We have a 2017 37TS and would like to upgrade the batteries. I've read a little on converting to 6 volt golf cart batteries but I'm not sure it's the best way to go. I also came across some 12 volt golf cart batteries that may be a good option. We do a fair amount of dry camping and could really benefit with good battery life.
Any suggestions??

[billcf7]

Originally Posted by jdd

We have a 2017 37TS and would like to upgrade the batteries. I've read a little on converting to 6 volt golf cart batteries but I'm not sure it's the best way to go. I also came across some 12 volt golf cart batteries that may be a good option. We do a fair amount of dry camping and could really benefit with good battery life.
Any suggestions??

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[GHen]

I added 2 6 volt GC batteries, with a true deep cycle construction they definitely last much longer than my old 12v marine/rv batteries. I’ll be adding 2 more later this spring.

[Rustynuts]

I have always swapped out to 6 volt GC batteries in every RV as they are a true deep cycle and can recover where a 12 volt can’t, last longer during use and generally will give you a higher amp hour capacity. If you are staying with a flooded type battery and not going with the newer generation like Lipo’s you would not regret changing to 6 volts.

Our Seneca came with 4 new Interstate deep cycles, as soon as we got home from taking delivery, I changed to 6 volts. I even run 2 6 volts in my cargo trailer.

[Screwby]

Originally Posted by Rustynuts

I have always swapped out to 6 volt GC batteries in every RV as they are a true deep cycle and can recover where a 12 volt can’t, last longer during use and generally will give you a higher amp hour capacity. If you are staying with a flooded type battery and not going with the newer generation like Lipo’s you would not regret changing to 6 volts.

Our Seneca came with 4 new Interstate deep cycles, as soon as we got home from taking delivery, I changed to 6 volts. I even run 2 6 volts in my cargo trailer.

I also went with 6v in my cargo trailer. With all I’ve learned from modding my camper the cargo trailer has been a fun blank slate.

[RPR]

The flow rite watering systems are good. I was in the electric forklift battery business for years and liked that brand best. Water only after they come off charge. Take the caps off periodically and check for proper operation. As with all watering systems there is the possibility a cap may malfunction and not water or over water. There has to be enough air space for the hydrogen gas to escape during charging. These caps have tiny vents and the gas is coming out and pushing any excess water with it.

[thirdktm]

Consider this: Buy a low-cost deep cycle battery and buy a solar panel setup that would supplement the coach battery......Something to consider......That's what we do....And we dry camp a lot.....When the sun is shining, I connect the solar panel to the battery...

[Jaytalk]

Originally Posted by thirdktm

Consider this: Buy a low-cost deep cycle battery and buy a solar panel setup that would supplement the coach battery......Something to consider......That's what we do....And we dry camp a lot.....When the sun is shining, I connect the solar panel to the battery...

Yep, that’s what I do! And I only have one battery.