Haven't seen any recent messages on this topic, so...
Need to replace the coach batteries on my 99 MB. I'm leaning toward the original Trojan T-105's. I was quoted $160 each after core charge by a golf cart company. No solar on our rig.
I see also that there is now a T-105 Plus which looks the same as the original 105, as well as a T-125 (and 125 Plus) which are the same size. Lastly, I see that Trojan now has it's own "hydrolink" watering system which looks a lot like Flow-Rite system that I've had for many years and may need to be replaced.
Thoughts on cost and which batteries to buy would be appreciated.
I recently found a golf cart place here in south Orange County (Laguna Niguel area) who will sell new 105s for $125. I don’t know anything about the 105+ but would like to hear about it. When my batteries go bad I may go to Lithium Ion if I can afford it. Then again, I am so cheap I will probably stay with the original 105s.
T-105 Plus | Trojan Battery Company (https://www.trojanbattery.com/product/t-105_plus/)
T-105 | Trojan Battery Company (https://www.trojanbattery.com/product/t-105/)
"When my batteries go bad I may go to Lithium Ion if I can afford it. Then again, I am so cheap I will probably stay with the original 105s."
Why not go with AGMs? You can forget about that constant watering PINTA and they are not as expensive as Lithium! ::)
"When my batteries go bad I may go to Lithium Ion if I can afford it. Then again, I am so cheap I will probably stay with the original 105s."
Why not go with AGMs? You can forget about that constant watering PINTA and they are not as expensive as Lithium! ::)
I haven’t completely ruled out the AGMs. Just worried about the weight when I’m trying to install. Sounds silly I know.
" Just worried about the weight..."
I doubt if there's much difference in the weight, although I admit I've never checked. I always let the other guy, such as AM Solar, do the heavy lifting. ;D
I switched to Lifeline AGMs several yars ago and will never go back. They fit right into the same tray as my previous Trojan batteries and require no maintenance. The GPL-4CT is 4 lbs. heavier than the Trojan batteries. Easy install. At about $300/battery, they are significantly more expensive however.
Mike S.
I switched to Lifeline AGMs several yars ago and will never go back. They fit right into the same tray as my previous Trojan batteries and require no maintenance. The GPL-4CT is 4 lbs. heavier than the Trojan batteries. Easy install. At about $300/battery, they are significantly more expensive however.
Mike S.
Did you keep the same converter/charger? Just drop in replacements using 2 6v AGM batteries?
----Did you keep the same converter/charger? Just drop in replacements using 2 6v AGM batteries?----
Yes, I use the same converter/charger that came with my RV. I can't remember all the details at the moment but I had to change a setting in the solar charger as well as in my battery monitor. Other experts on the forum can chime in on that.
I switched to Lifeline AGMs several yars ago and will never go back. At about $300/battery, they are significantly more expensive however..
AGMs are about twice as expensive as T-105s and the only major advantage, for our purposes, is not having to add water a few times a year.
WIth a remote watering system, adding water is 5 minute job.
It probably works out to getting paid a hundred dollar an hour to water the batteries. It's only money.
Pro-Fill - Flow-Rite Controls (https://www.flow-rite.com/battery-care/brands/pro-fill/)
Amazon.com: Flow-Rite RV2000 Pro-Fill RV Edition 2 Battery Kit: Gateway (https://www.amazon.com/Flow-Rite-RV2000-Pro-Fill-Battery-Kit/dp/B001FCAXT0/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Flow-Rite+RV2000&qid=1559889223&s=gateway&sr=8-1)
Larry