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Re: Replacing Coach Batteries

Reply #50 –
Hi

Regarding the Optima batteries how do you guys use it and which one to the House and which one for the Engine.

What is the advantage over the AGM 8G8D

Thanks,

Ted
Ted and Sheryl
1993 U225 Grand Villa

Re: Replacing Coach Batteries

Reply #51 –
Are your batteries under the step or in a compartment next to it or??
The best way to figure out which is which is dissconnect one of the nuetrals on 1 battery only then see what does or does not work. Try to start engine or at least turn fey on. If it all lights up you know you have removed the House one or reverse.. My old 93 225 had one 8d for each function.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
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2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
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Re: Replacing Coach Batteries

Reply #52 –
I got nine years from three Lifeline 8D house bats.  In my case I bought three new Lifelines.  But I feel I could or should have done more testing, as I may only have needed one.  That was five years ago.  This discussion makes me better informed next time around. 
Bob Thomas
Sacramento, CA
Present:  1997 U320 '40
Previous: 1997 U295 '36
Bluegrass fan, and festival emcee

Re: Replacing Coach Batteries

Reply #53 –
Quote from: Bob Thomas –
I got nine years from three Lifeline 8D house bats.  In my case I bought three new Lifelines.  But I feel I could or should have done more testing, as I may only have needed one.  That was five years ago.  This discussion makes me better informed next time around.

Learned to only replace energy storage devices as an exact set.  Best results are if they are rotated regularly to equalize the wear on each battery and to equalize the cabling as much as possible.

But we prefer dry camping and near perfect batteries lead to less gen run time and noise and smells and fuel and gen maintenance costs
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4
 

Re: Replacing Coach Batteries

Reply #54 –
If you're west of the Mississippi, here's another place to call for prices - Battery Systems - The Single Source Solution!. They're mainly a wholesaler but will sell to the public. I wouldn't be surprised if someone from the forum could arrange a group discount. I've also found that golf cart shops have better prices than automotive - worth a call.