AGM batteries

mockturtle · Post by **mockturtle** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 10:31 pm

I'm the new owner of a 2000 BF 24RB. I'm getting all new tires this week and also plan to replace the engine battery as well as both house batteries. Does anyone here have AGM batteries in their coach? --Pat

Claudiaj · Post by **Claudiaj** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 2:06 pm

Pat, I installed two LifeLine AGM 6 volt batteries in my 2005 Born Free about two months ago. They compliment my solar panels. The expense is well worth it.

Tonyg · Post by **Tonyg** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 3:37 pm

I had Born Free install AGM batteries on our coach when it was manufactured.
I believe they are the 12 volt version made by interstate. I'm very happy with
them They hold their charge much longer than the others and you do not need to worry about cells going dry. Well worth the extra expense.

Tony

Mel Wilbur · Post by **Mel Wilbur** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 4:28 pm

Some interesting reading regarding batteries at http://www.batterystuff.com/tutorial_battery.html

mockturtle · Post by **mockturtle** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:49 pm

Thanks for the input! I was also advised today to put in two Trojan 6-volt but not AGMs. So I'm still thinking about it.

If I don't put in AGMs, I'm going to get a Pro-fill system. I'm going with Interstate for the engine battery. And Michelin tires.

lassen · Post by **lassen** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:09 pm

mockturtle.....I changed from the Interstates that came with the coach in April 2006. Switched to the LifeLine AGM 6 volt 220AH batts. and would certainly do it again.

Jack

mockturtle · Post by **mockturtle** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:16 pm

lassen, have you had any issues with discharging the batteries more than 50%? That's about the only negative I can come up with, that doing so can reduce battery life. The only negative other than cost, of course!

lassen · Post by **lassen** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:46 am

No issues for the first three yrs......maybe ask me again a few yrs. down the road. What I really like is the no maintenance, no mess, and the Batt. compartment stays clean as a whistle.

Jack

mockturtle · Post by **mockturtle** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 1:29 pm

Thanks. I plan to get a couple tomorrow.

bill crommett · Post by **bill crommett** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:09 pm

What options does one have in finding a place to purchase an AGM 6 volt battery ?

(This is assuming if the merchant has one , he can also get me another)

mockturtle · Post by **mockturtle** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:32 pm

I'm getting my Optima AGMs at Interstate Battery in Yuma. While I'm there, I'm also getting an Interstate engine battery.