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6 Volt RV batteries

Willcamp4
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Explorer
I have been a fan of Trojan batteries for many years. I have a 2005 Alpenlite and use a bank of four batteries. When the trailer was new I installed a set of T-105s that lasted about 7 years, and I installed a new set. It seems to be time to replace them again as they won't stay charged above about 12.1 volts. The only issue I have is that the Trojans have gotten SO EXPENSIVE. What I'm wondering is whether there is another brand/battery that is reasonably priced and dependable.
Willcamp4
2012 Ford F-250 Super Duty, Crew Cab, Lariat, 6.7L PSTD, Air Lift rear suspension.
Alpenlite Valhalla Limited Fifth Wheel, two Solar panels, four six-volt batteries, two Honda EU2000i generators
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MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Explorer
Perhaps CHINESE NOODLES

Turned out to be an UNDERPERFORMER?

Kirkland Signature

"No holds barred" return guarantee

Kicked Sam Walton right in the REPRODUCERS

It's exactly the same south of the border. Comparing Kirkland Signature to GREAT VALUE...

Is like comparing a BMW to a KIA (Korean Imitation Automobile)

time_to_go_now
Explorer
Explorer
Powertour wrote:
Picked up 2 Duracell 6v batts at Sam's about a month ago for my Moho's coach 12v needs. Way too much negative feedback on the current Costco Interstate batteries for me to even consider them right now. So far so good on the Duracell's.

I think I paid around $87ea for the Duracells at Sam's.


I've been off this board for a year or so. But, back then, NOBODY would consider buying Duracell 6v batteries. They did not even last one year! And everybody was buying Interstate. What happened???
Jim and Deanna

2008 Tiffin Allegro 35QBA FRED
2007 Carson Trailer 22' Titan TH
Trailer Toad
Me, Wife, Boy/22, Boy/19, Girl/17
1985 Toyota 4Runner
TWO quads, THREE kids, TWO motorcycles, ONE wife, TWO dogs, ONE cat, TWO Polaris RZR's

joshuajim
Explorer
Explorer
BFL13 wrote:
"Arenโ€™t these foreign made?"

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I suppose they are made in Canada like the labeling states ??
RVing since 1995.

BFL13
Explorer II
Explorer II
"Arenโ€™t these foreign made?"

๐Ÿ™‚
1. 1991 Oakland 28DB Class C
on Ford E350-460-7.5 Gas EFI
Photo in Profile
2. 1991 Bighorn 9.5ft Truck Camper on 2003 Chev 2500HD 6.0 Gas
See Profile for Electronic set-ups for 1. and 2.

noteven
Explorer III
Explorer III
MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
In the voice of Crocodile Dundee

"Now this here, is a battery!"





Weight 29 kg 64 lbs
Length 25.9 cm 10.19"
Width 18.1 cm 7.13"
Height Inc. Term. 27.9 cm 11"




Arenโ€™t these foreign made?

IAMICHABOD
Explorer II
Explorer II
enblethen wrote:
Here is more onSam's club closings


This is very old news...this happened 1 1/2 years ago and no others have been closed.
2006 TIOGA 26Q CHEVY 6.0 WORKHORSE VORTEC
Former El Monte RV Rental
Retired Teamster Local 692
Buying A Rental Class C

enblethen
Nomad
Nomad
Here is more onSam's club closings

Bud
USAF Retired
Pace Arrow


2003 Chev Ice Road Tracker

72cougarxr7
Explorer
Explorer
I am contemplating new batteries in the spring and will likely go with the gc2 Duracell from Sams Club made by Deka, or Dekas from my local Auto Value store, depending on who has the best price at the time.
I have always had good service from Deka/east penn batteries.

BFL13
Explorer II
Explorer II
enblethen wrote:
Many of the Sam'sClubs are closing. They are becoming full filment centers.


Never heard of that. Had to look it up:

https://www.shipbob.com/blog/differences-warehouse-fulfillment-center/
1. 1991 Oakland 28DB Class C
on Ford E350-460-7.5 Gas EFI
Photo in Profile
2. 1991 Bighorn 9.5ft Truck Camper on 2003 Chev 2500HD 6.0 Gas
See Profile for Electronic set-ups for 1. and 2.

enblethen
Nomad
Nomad
Many of the Sam'sClubs are closing. They are becoming full filment centers.

Bud
USAF Retired
Pace Arrow


2003 Chev Ice Road Tracker

MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
Explorer
In the voice of Crocodile Dundee

"Now this here, is a battery!"





Weight 29 kg 64 lbs
Length 25.9 cm 10.19"
Width 18.1 cm 7.13"
Height Inc. Term. 27.9 cm 11"


bpounds
Nomad
Nomad
Got to hand it to Interstate - their truth in labeling is impeccable. Their dependability IS outrageous!

I don't really mean that. They aren't all bad. ๐Ÿ™‚
2006 F250 Diesel
2011 Keystone Cougar 278RKSWE Fiver

IAMICHABOD
Explorer II
Explorer II
gkainz wrote:
185EZ wrote:
enblethen wrote:
I get 6 volters from Costco. About $80 per battery.

$80?
https://www.costco.com/Interstate-6-Volt-Golf-Cart-Battery.product.100476406.html


I took a photo of the price and specs in Costco in February and they were $93.99. They're $98.99 now online ... going up up up ...


This was today at my Costco and yes I know the battery behind the price Tag is not a GC2.

Click For Full-Size Image.
They were on a higher shelf
2006 TIOGA 26Q CHEVY 6.0 WORKHORSE VORTEC
Former El Monte RV Rental
Retired Teamster Local 692
Buying A Rental Class C

Kamphiker
Explorer
Explorer
opnspaces wrote:
Kamphiker wrote:
Just Replaced a pair of 7 year old Duracel EGC2 with the same from Sams Club.

After instant $20.00 per battery cost after taxes etc came out to $ 113.83 each

In my opinion great service life at a great cost.


Is the $20 per battery cost the core charge? You should get that back if you bring your old batteries back in. If you don't have old batteries to return you might be able to find a neighbor with an old battery or two in their yard that they want to get rid of.


No, The $ 20.00 instant savings was a one day deal they run from time to time. the core charge is different.
2006 Winnebago Outlook WF324V
2009 Honda CR-V 2wd TOAD ......Campgrounds in the Smoky Mountains NP
Last Camping trip ->2011 SUMMER SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK