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Old 01-20-2008, 12:11 AM   #1
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RV Battery Replacement

May need to replace the original battery on the Monty. Can anybody recommend a brand that has worked well for them? Any experience with the "gel" technology batteries?

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Old 01-20-2008, 01:34 AM   #2
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Bob, I have found NAPA batteries to be good replacements. Have used them in everything, car, riding lawn mower, and the Monty. Nice thing is if your local store doesn't have what you need they can get one from another store by 7 the next morning. GO PACK!!!!
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Old 01-20-2008, 02:59 AM   #3
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We've had excellent results with Lifeline AGM batteries. Expensive though. See http://www.powerstridebattery.com/pr...7&idcategory=0

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Old 01-20-2008, 09:59 AM   #4
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This may help. I took it from a web site. I use Sunlyte AGM batteries because I get the benefits of the sealed battery without having to worry about charging issues. I keep mine charged up and try not to let them go below 60% charge if I can help it. The only issue is that they are heavier than a wet-cell deep cycle marine battery.

GEL: The gel cell is similar to the AGM style because the electrolyte is suspended, but different because technically the AGM battery is still considered to be a wet cell. The electrolyte in a GEL cell has a silica additive that causes it to set up or stiffen. The recharge voltages on this type of cell are lower than the other styles of lead acid battery. This is probably the most sensitive cell in terms of adverse reactions to over-voltage charging. Gel Batteries are best used in VERY DEEP cycle application and may last a bit longer in hot weather applications. If the incorrect battery charger is used on a Gel Cell battery poor performance and premature failure is certain.

AGM: The Absorbed Glass Matt construction allows the electrolyte to be suspended in close proximity with the plates active material. In theory, this enhances both the discharge and recharge efficiency. Actually, the AGM batteries are a variant of Sealed VRLA batteries. Popular usage high performance engine starting, power sports, deep cycle, solar and storage battery. The AGM batteries we sell are typically good deep cycle batteries and they deliver best life performance if recharged before the battery drops below the 50 percent discharge rate. If these AGM batteries are discharged to a rate of 100 percent the cycle life will be 300 plus cycles and this is true of most AGM batteries rated as deep cycle batteries.
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Old 01-20-2008, 02:11 PM   #5
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Interstate Deep Cycle - may be just a Texas company, but worth checking out! Have used very successfully with a twin set-up.
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Old 01-20-2008, 04:09 PM   #6
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We also have Interstate Deep Cycle. A 2nd battery is well worth while, if you do any boon docking. They last much longer if you don't draw them all the way down & keep them charged up.
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Interstate batteries have been around for a long time.
Here is a link to a dealer locator.

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