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Old 10-11-2018, 01:18 PM   #13
GWelsch
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E. 30.1
State: North Carolina
Posts: 21
THOR #2408
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Originally Posted by mtntrek View Post
AGM vs Flooded Batteries - What You Need to Know
Another consideration is where you spend most of your time. AGM's do not tolerate high temperatures as well as flooded. Yes, flooded may require frequent watering in high heat but forced charging AGM's will drastically reduce their service lifespan. Insure your charging option(s) have AGM programing profile(s) and temperature sensing compensation.
"Robust" is a relative term. Difficulty of maintenance, off gassing, and spill avoidance (rollovers) are the primary attributes of AGM.
You bring up charging issues that are not addressed in my manual. The next question is what type of charger did Thor put into my 2024 ACE? My CW "Service Rrp" was as you might expect zero help with that question. Seriously doubt that the charger has AGM programming profiles and Temp sensing.
The bottom line question is will whatever type of charger is OEM, will it work with AGM batteries? Doesn't have to be optimal but work well enough. We do not operate in extreme temperatures.
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