I need batteries

[rwehba]

We need new coach battery's, what are you using on yours,we have a 2014 378xl georgetown


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[copsuno]

I bout 2 AGMs a month ago no problems so far. My water cell Batts lasted 3 years but with overcharges. I have 2011 360D, two 12 VT house Batts. My starting batt is original. 60K miles.

[BillMFl]

Originally Posted by copsuno

I bout 2 AGMs a month ago no problems so far. My water cell Batts lasted 3 years but with overcharges. I have 2011 360D, two 12 VT house Batts. My starting batt is original. 60K miles.

I have the same rig but a 2012 with 20k on it. Got tired of boiling wet cells and messing with adding water. Replaced with sealed AGMs from Sams Club a year ago and no problems since. They cost about $140 each and worth it to me. Probably too small for boon dockers but fine for me and no maintenance. Also upgraded my converter/charger to a three stage charger instead of the factory two stage from FR that would overcharge my wet cell batteries.

[wrapperman]

Our rig is a 2013 378XL. I replaced my batteries with 2 Trojan T1275.
Been very happy and have added very little water if any. I installed an automatic watering system. Our unit has a 4 stage charger. My original batteries lasted two years.
It all depends on how you are going to camp, if boondocking a lot then good deep cells are the way to go. If rarely boondocking then almost any battery will do, just choose one that is a dual purpose battery. Most batteries will last between 3 to 5 years.

[HookupAndGo]

Originally Posted by BillMFl

Also upgraded my converter/charger to a three stage charger instead of the factory two stage from FR that would overcharge my wet cell batteries.

This caught my eye.... I need to replace my batteries as well -- both house batteries and the starting battery -- they are 2012 so have served me well enough.

But, can you expand on the two stage vs three stage charger? I assumed (first mistake I guess) that there really wasn't much of a difference. I just added solar to help keep my batteries topped off while in storage and now I'm ready to put in some new batteries. But, I have some concern over the batteries now when i'm actually plugged in and the charger is engaged.

[wrapperman]

I am not an expert but I believe a 4 stage is the way you want to go.
That's what I have in my coach.
This might help.
http://www.macandchris.com/batterychargers.htm