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Originally Posted by Jonny Boy
Yeah, I recall reading that. I wasnt so concerned about the straps. My questions was more about the 4 battery set up that was done. I know when running the inverter only, the batteries do not hold voltage very well.
Just curious, but does anyone know of a different type of battery that could be used instead of the acid batteries? Pros/Cons
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There are different types of batteries but you may pay dearly for them. There are also larger 6 volt batteries that could be installed, again at a cost. The question becomes what type of load are you placing on the batteries when you are not connected to shore power. When running on battery power are you using the fridge, AC, etc... All of these place a load on the battery in terms of amps and the more things running the shorter the time between charges.
At the following link there is a marine/rv battery load calculator that can help in determining what your actual power load is.
Marine & RV Battery Load Calculator from Boundless Outfitters
My last trip out someone was complaining about their power consumption and when asked they mentioned they had two daughters using hair dryers and curling irons and he was using an electric leaf blower to blow off his patio mat twice a day.
The other thing to keep in mind, if you go from a two battery to four battery configuration or to a larger and heavier two battery configuration your weight distribution in the coach changes. If you are running at or near max weight you must decide what to leave behind. I believe, and I haven't done the comparison, a lot of beer (or water) has to stay behind to make up for the weight of one battery.
Bottom line is you must first determine what your typical power consumption is and then determine the battery configuration that is best for you and your rv'ing lifestyle.