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New batteries in 2013 (split from Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Speaking of what did I do today... well I got three new house batteries. I am going to take them to Nac to have them installed.  I almost killed my back putting them under the coach.  Now way I am going to put them in place. I called MOT and FOT and found that I could bet the batteries about 200 dollars cheaper per battery and  I will take the old ones back and get about 150 bucks for it as a core return.  I was quoted 647 in Nac or there a bouts and I got then for about 447 after my core return.
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

Re: New batteries in 2013 (split from Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #1 –
I found the battery place just down from MOT to be the cheapest one around there when I needed a new house gel 8D. I should have waited as I threw them all out and got Lifeline AGMs a year later and the best price was at AMSOLAR in Oregon. Now they are 200 bucks more each
John H
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: New batteries in 2013 (split from Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #2 –
I decided to stay with gells. I guess carrying down is not a huge problem and getting a core charge back will be nice too.  Thanks for the info, I will see if I can find it when I am in Nac. May need one or two more then.
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

Re: New batteries in 2013 (split from Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #3 –
That place in Nac. below MOT is A&D Hydraulics & Batteries.  They sell all types of Batteries and great for hydraulic lines also.  Chappell
Chappell & Mary
36' 2004 Foretravel U270 build #6273

Re: New batteries in 2013 (split from Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #4 –
We bought a couple of 8D AGMs from the folks next to MOT. They did a geat job of removal and installation.Total under $1000. We were happy and still are!
Larry
1996 U295 36'
Build # 4805
Actually we sold it but just like to lurk

Re: New batteries in 2013 (split from Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #5 –
Quote from: lgshoup –
We bought a couple of 8D AGMs from the folks next to MOT. They did a geat job of removal and installation.Total under $1000. We were happy and still are!


May I ask what brand?  We're due for batteries this year.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: New batteries in 2013 (split from Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #6 –
here you go Michelle

12 Volt 225 Ah Gel Cell Sealed Lead Acid Battery: BatteryMart.com

it had the same specs as what I got from Allen at MOT but cheaper.
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

Re: New batteries in 2013 (split from Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #7 –
Thanks, John, the question was directed to lgshoup since we will be looking at AGMs again, not gels.  Will be comparing to what Danny's RV here in Denton can do for us.

-M
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: New batteries in 2013 (split from Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #8 –
Sorry for the delay, they were Deka I believe. Too lazy to get out and look.
Larry
1996 U295 36'
Build # 4805
Actually we sold it but just like to lurk

Re: New batteries in 2013 (split from Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #9 –
Michelle,
I bought 3ea 8G-8D Dekas in 11/10 for $441.12 ea. at Metroplex Battery Inc in Dallas. Ph#214-956-8277 The salesman I talked to was Sunday Nunez.

Cheers Karl

Re: New batteries in 2013 (split from Re: What did you do to your coach today)

Reply #10 –
We bought Dekas as well last fall.  We bought thru FOT and they were pricey But the reason was due to the fact that our house batteries are between the Aqua Hot and our outdoor entertainment center in the center of our coach!

 FOT designed it this way and i was not going to lug multiple 160lb batteries into the tiny little space nor was Bill.  Bob at FOT bitched the entire time he was installing them!  Between his language and where they needed to be installed, I think it was money well spent! 
Tom & Bill

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee