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Originally Posted by Traditional_Ale
While two 12v batteries might provide similar run-time per charge, they will only recharge 250-300 times. 6v batteries are more like 750-1000 times. However, the most important step in getting a long service life is to keep them charged at all times. Do not allow the sulphuric acid electrolyte to turn into water. A battery just sitting will discharge in 30 days and thus now you have water against metal lead plates, and even if it doesn't freeze the plates are still being damaged.
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Ahhh! I always wondered what the advantage was. I was always told 2 6's were better but no one could tell me why.
So, since I have solar panels on the trailer (I've never seen the charge on the batteries run down by much, and it seems to keep them at full charge all winter), they should last me a long time? When they do finally crap out, I'm coming to see you though!