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02-28-2019, 10:11 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo
State: Colorado
Posts: 105
THOR #13375
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Winter battery maintenance
Still cold in Colorado. Replaced 4 house batteries and 2 chassis batteries. Moved MH , (Pallazo 33.2 )
to house from storage lot. I have it hooked up to 50 amp shore power.
Will this make liquid evaporate from batteries ? How often should I check fluid. Temps down to single digits this week. If HOA dosent complain will keep it here for another month because storage lot does not have power.
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03-01-2019, 11:20 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
State: Missouri
Posts: 425
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I would check every other if not monthly. That reminds me to go and check mine.
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Retired and never looked back
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03-01-2019, 12:25 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
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Agree with above...as long as you're not cycling them up and down often (boondocking scenario) once a month is fine. Most everything 12V is at rest while on shore power. What kind of batteries did you purchase and why that brand?
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03-01-2019, 12:56 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Missouri
Posts: 2,325
THOR #6903
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Living in a colder climate makes a very strong reason to go with AGM'S
They need monitoring unless they are completely disconnected
Good luck
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03-01-2019, 02:33 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo
State: Colorado
Posts: 105
THOR #13375
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Every month it is. Thanks.
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03-01-2019, 02:39 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo
State: Colorado
Posts: 105
THOR #13375
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Dekka house batteries on advise from mobile RV repair man who tracked down the blown 150 amp stud mount fuse.
Chassis batteries are from Napa, who matched size and cc amps.
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03-01-2019, 02:42 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo
State: Colorado
Posts: 105
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lwmcguire
Living in a colder climate makes a very strong reason to go with AGM'S
They need monitoring unless they are completely disconnected
Good luck
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AGMS ?Gell batteries?
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03-01-2019, 10:54 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Missouri
Posts: 2,325
THOR #6903
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Quote:
Originally Posted by roncalderz@gmail.com
AGMS ?Gell batteries?
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I like the AGM's as they can freeze and not burst the battery should it run completely down
Really didn't have much luck with Gel but they were in a GEM car
A flooded cell only freezes one time,
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03-02-2019, 04:55 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo
State: Colorado
Posts: 105
THOR #13375
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Battery box
Inquired about gel and dry cell with no luck due to difference in the dimensions. I will try to attach a photo of the battery box showing just how tight the fit.
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03-02-2019, 01:31 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Missouri
Posts: 2,325
THOR #6903
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I installed Trojans T105 AGM to get away from corrosion and cold weather problems
So far they have been excellent
Good luck with your coach
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03-02-2019, 02:07 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,884
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I’ll need to replace my 6V batteries this spring. Looked at Trojan AGM but they cost twice as much as the flooded ones. I’m thinking I’ll go with Batteries Plus Duracell Ultra flooded cells. Same rating, same warranty and only about $95 each.
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03-02-2019, 02:28 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo
State: Colorado
Posts: 105
THOR #13375
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Are the Trojan T 105 AGMs the same size?
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03-02-2019, 05:10 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Missouri
Posts: 2,325
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Yes, they run about 250 if you get a good deal
Data sheet should be attached
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03-02-2019, 05:56 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo
State: Colorado
Posts: 105
THOR #13375
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Would have used Trojan T-105 AGMs had I knew Monday what I know now.
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03-02-2019, 06:43 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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Hindsight is always 20/20...
It's when you try to look ahead; that you need glasses!
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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03-02-2019, 07:27 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo
State: Colorado
Posts: 105
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Doh !
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