New batteries June 06, 2019, 04:00:23 pm Haven't seen any recent messages on this topic, so...Need to replace the coach batteries on my 99 MB. I'm leaning toward the original Trojan T-105's. I was quoted $160 each after core charge by a golf cart company. No solar on our rig. I see also that there is now a T-105 Plus which looks the same as the original 105, as well as a T-125 (and 125 Plus) which are the same size. Lastly, I see that Trojan now has it's own "hydrolink" watering system which looks a lot like Flow-Rite system that I've had for many years and may need to be replaced.Thoughts on cost and which batteries to buy would be appreciated.
Re: New batteries Reply #1 – June 06, 2019, 04:40:42 pm I recently found a golf cart place here in south Orange County (Laguna Niguel area) who will sell new 105s for $125. I don’t know anything about the 105+ but would like to hear about it. When my batteries go bad I may go to Lithium Ion if I can afford it. Then again, I am so cheap I will probably stay with the original 105s.
Re: New batteries Reply #2 – June 06, 2019, 04:49:49 pm T-105 Plus | Trojan Battery CompanyT-105 | Trojan Battery Company
Re: New batteries Reply #3 – June 06, 2019, 05:05:57 pm "When my batteries go bad I may go to Lithium Ion if I can afford it. Then again, I am so cheap I will probably stay with the original 105s."Why not go with AGMs? You can forget about that constant watering PINTA and they are not as expensive as Lithium!
Re: New batteries Reply #4 – June 06, 2019, 08:25:45 pm Quote from: Lazy Bones - June 06, 2019, 05:05:57 pm"When my batteries go bad I may go to Lithium Ion if I can afford it. Then again, I am so cheap I will probably stay with the original 105s."Why not go with AGMs? You can forget about that constant watering PINTA and they are not as expensive as Lithium! I haven’t completely ruled out the AGMs. Just worried about the weight when I’m trying to install. Sounds silly I know.
Re: New batteries Reply #5 – June 06, 2019, 09:33:37 pm " Just worried about the weight..."I doubt if there's much difference in the weight, although I admit I've never checked. I always let the other guy, such as AM Solar, do the heavy lifting.
Re: New batteries Reply #6 – June 06, 2019, 09:47:37 pm I switched to Lifeline AGMs several yars ago and will never go back. They fit right into the same tray as my previous Trojan batteries and require no maintenance. The GPL-4CT is 4 lbs. heavier than the Trojan batteries. Easy install. At about $300/battery, they are significantly more expensive however.Mike S. 1 Likes
Re: New batteries Reply #7 – June 07, 2019, 01:14:24 am Quote from: schafir - June 06, 2019, 09:47:37 pmI switched to Lifeline AGMs several yars ago and will never go back. They fit right into the same tray as my previous Trojan batteries and require no maintenance. The GPL-4CT is 4 lbs. heavier than the Trojan batteries. Easy install. At about $300/battery, they are significantly more expensive however.Mike S.Did you keep the same converter/charger? Just drop in replacements using 2 6v AGM batteries?
Re: New batteries Reply #8 – June 07, 2019, 01:29:18 am ----Did you keep the same converter/charger? Just drop in replacements using 2 6v AGM batteries?----Yes, I use the same converter/charger that came with my RV. I can't remember all the details at the moment but I had to change a setting in the solar charger as well as in my battery monitor. Other experts on the forum can chime in on that.
Re: New batteries Reply #9 – June 07, 2019, 02:39:15 am Quote from: schafir - June 06, 2019, 09:47:37 pmI switched to Lifeline AGMs several yars ago and will never go back. At about $300/battery, they are significantly more expensive however..AGMs are about twice as expensive as T-105s and the only major advantage, for our purposes, is not having to add water a few times a year.WIth a remote watering system, adding water is 5 minute job. It probably works out to getting paid a hundred dollar an hour to water the batteries. It's only money.Pro-Fill - Flow-Rite ControlsAmazon.com: Flow-Rite RV2000 Pro-Fill RV Edition 2 Battery Kit: GatewayLarry 3 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
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