Quote:
Originally Posted by Madman
I also need some new batteries for my trailer, so this is a great thread.
If I'm really not going to do any serious dry camping, do I really need to get 2 6Vs? I had them before, and don't know if it's worth the cost to go with that same setup when we mainly camp with plug ins.
Trad, why are Interstates no good? That's what I was thinking of getting.
|
Trojan is the standard to which all specs are designed/published as far as deep cycling goes. Basically, the crap in the manual for your trailer has numbers based on using Trojan batteries.
Unless you are planning on using your trailer without plugging it in then just get one decent 12V and call it a day.
But get Trojan. Interstate uses a lot more recycled lead in their batteries, which means a lesser service life.
No matter what you get, make sure you buy a fully automatic charger/maintainer (such as a Battery Tender) and keep that battery plugged in when you're not using it. Any lead battery will self-discharge in 30 days and the acid turns into water and wrecks the plates.