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08-24-2018, 03:34 PM
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Junior Member
State: Alaska
Posts: 21
THOR #12843
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Battery Question from newbies.
Looking to go full time soon.
What would be the best Maintenance free/Sealed batteries to use on the Thor ?
I see we have 2 Deep cycle batteries that require maintenance, (adding water), Can you also add a 3rd Battery? We do plan on doing as much boon docking as possible.
Thanks,
J&J
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08-24-2018, 03:42 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
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If you're sticking with the 12 Volt choices: Interstate Batteries always seem to get good reviews...
For 6 Volts: I'll let the folks using them chime in.
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08-24-2018, 03:44 PM
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Junior Member
State: Alaska
Posts: 21
THOR #12843
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Great! Sealed? 12 v. Would not be a problem running 3 house Batteries Tandem for extra juice?
Thanks !
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08-24-2018, 04:00 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 35C
State: South Dakota
Posts: 1,132
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We have 4 12V Interstate AGM batteries, no maintenance required. What model do you have? That will determine whether or not you have the space for additional batteries.
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2016 Thor Hurricane 35C with pups Piper and Annabelle
2013 Ford Fiesta toad
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08-24-2018, 04:04 PM
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Junior Member
State: Alaska
Posts: 21
THOR #12843
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Hi
2102, 31J
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08-24-2018, 05:06 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2017 Axis 25.4
State: Arkansas
Posts: 2,669
THOR #12231
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Quote:
Originally Posted by macksz
Great! Sealed? 12 v. Would not be a problem running 3 house Batteries Tandem for extra juice?
Thanks !
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Yeah, you can do that as long as you have room.
They recommned same brand and type (Like all "Interstate" "Agm" or lead Acid) and age for all batteries hooked together.
SO if your other battieres are old (more than like 3 to 6 mo old) I would either replace all of them at the same time (I like AGMs - but more pricey) or wait until you need to replace them and get all 3 at the same time.
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2017 Axis / 25.4: Big Foot Levelers, Aims 1200 Watt inverter, Ceramic Window Tint, Full River AGM 6V batteries, Front Hellwig Sway bar / Rear Track Arm, Safe T Plus Steering Stabilizer, PD 4655 converter, Hard Wired Surge Guard, WEboost + WiFi Ranger, LED Headlights/Driving lights, TPMS, Surge tank, Tornado flush, Viair Compressor
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08-24-2018, 05:07 PM
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Junior Member
State: Alaska
Posts: 21
THOR #12843
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Long & Winding road
Yeah, you can do that as long as you have room.
They recommned same brand and type (Like all "Interstate" "Agm" or lead Acid) and age for all batteries hooked together.
SO if your other battieres are old (more than like 3 to 6 mo old) I would either replace all of them at the same time (I like AGMs - but more pricey) or wait until you need to replace them and get all 3 at the same time.
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Cool..Thanks for info!
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08-24-2018, 05:47 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Let us know what you come up with!
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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08-24-2018, 05:52 PM
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Junior Member
State: Alaska
Posts: 21
THOR #12843
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Yes...thanks..
I might have to see if I have room for 2, 6 V batteries...
I have a 120 W solar panel that I plan on using also..
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08-25-2018, 01:25 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: Florida
Posts: 613
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What ever route you decide the 120 watt panel isn't enough. While the rule of thumb is 100 watts per 100 aH of hose battery our experience since 2012 is 140 watts per 100 aH and even this will fall short with shade. While 3 batteries in parallel is doable it takes a bit of work to properly balance for the charge/discharge cycle. Keep jumper wires between batteries the same length and guage.
Check here for wiring http://www.smartgauge.co.uk/batt_con.html
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300 watts portable solar.
200 watts solar on the roof.
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08-25-2018, 01:41 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E 29.3
State: Ohio
Posts: 613
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I switched to Lithium, quite expensive but really happy. This is a 200 ah battery that has a trued 160ah available for use plus considerable smaller compared to like power batteries, this one is 19 x 6.6 x 9.5. Because there is no acid or gassing they can be installed anywhere include inside the coach. They charge WAY faster and you dont have to completely charge before drawing them down again. BUT like I said they are pricey. I had a hard time getting over the price but am really happy with it. A 200 ah is $1895 but depending on how you use it has upwards of 6000 cycles. Here is a link for the battery I boughthttp://www.lifebluebattery.com/rv-boat-lithium-ion-batteries/200ah-lithium-battery.html .We are going back out on the road next summer and wanted to go back to our boondocking. For the last 15 years I have bought way to many 6 and 12 volt batteries.
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08-25-2018, 01:41 PM
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Junior Member
State: Alaska
Posts: 21
THOR #12843
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Cool...thanks...have to study up !
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08-25-2018, 01:44 PM
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Junior Member
State: Alaska
Posts: 21
THOR #12843
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Wow...nice set up! Thanks for the info !
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08-25-2018, 01:47 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E 29.3
State: Ohio
Posts: 613
THOR #1620
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Quote:
Originally Posted by macksz
Cool...thanks...have to study up !
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They are very forgiving on charging compared to earlier versions, you can use your present charger and you can use the alternator to charge plus solar as we do. I am going to get another 200ah next year before we go out. The thing I love about them is it is a constant voltage when you use them, when I was using the AGM's even with 400ah brand new batteries when we would try to make a cup of coffee 7-10 times the low voltage would knock the inverter out. This one only drops to about 12.8 during a 13amp pull, the AGMs would drop to 11v.
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2015 Thor A.C.E. 29.3
2014 Honda CRV Toad
Ohio FMCA 317123
Camping World Indianapolis, worst dealer EVER experienced
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08-25-2018, 01:52 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E 29.3
State: Ohio
Posts: 613
THOR #1620
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Here is my battery mounted with the charger and the inverter switch and fuse.
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2015 Thor A.C.E. 29.3
2014 Honda CRV Toad
Ohio FMCA 317123
Camping World Indianapolis, worst dealer EVER experienced
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08-25-2018, 01:58 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,117
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by macksz
Looking to go full time soon.
What would be the best Maintenance free/Sealed batteries to use on the Thor ?
I see we have 2 Deep cycle batteries that require maintenance, (adding water), Can you also add a 3rd Battery? We do plan on doing as much boon docking as possible.
Thanks,
J&J
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The best?
Here you go:
https://www.amazon.com/LiFePO4-volt-.../dp/B06XX197GJ
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
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08-25-2018, 02:11 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Georgia
Posts: 2,585
THOR #4735
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our 4 original stock 6v batteries have worked just fine - 85,000+ miles in 4 years and a LOT of dry camping - only have added water maybe 3 or 4 times - easy
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08-25-2018, 02:12 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: S.O.B.
State: California
Posts: 1,368
THOR #3483
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tfryman
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Looks like the same company that makes batteries for Tesla in Reno, NV?
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08-25-2018, 02:12 PM
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Junior Member
State: Alaska
Posts: 21
THOR #12843
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Nice
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08-25-2018, 02:18 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Yes... Nice; and pretty expensive!
I guess that I'm only six lucky numbers away from buying a set of them!
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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