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09-18-2019, 02:25 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
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Battery replacement recommendations
My 2010 Sunseeker original batteries are shot. Any recommendations on replacements? Many thanks in advance.
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09-18-2019, 02:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Mount Laurel, New Jersey
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I put AGMs in mine. Glad I did. Also went with a 4 stage converter to keep them charged since we are on the road several weeks at a time.
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09-18-2019, 02:46 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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What do you use the batteries for?
What's your budget?
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09-18-2019, 04:01 PM
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Location: North of Seattle, WA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
What do you use the batteries for?
What's your budget?
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How long do you plan on keeping the unit?
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09-18-2019, 05:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
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Battery replacement recommendations
Quote:
Originally Posted by A32Deuce
I put AGMs in mine. Glad I did. Also went with a 4 stage converter to keep them charged since we are on the road several weeks at a time.
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I used Sans Club Duracell Group 31 AGM with a 4 stage Progressive converter. Purchased Feb2016. Still going strong. We do not boondock, only a stopover at Cracker Barrel or Flying J's. occasionally. We have been on the road now for 4 months, no battery issues.
2 batteries just fit in our 2014 3170 stepwell.
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2014 Sunseeker 3170 DSF
Dorothy, Garrette and Miss Bella.
Retired and having fun.
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09-18-2019, 06:30 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
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big box
sams, costco, any big box you think you can access while rving.. we switched from sams to costco about five years back.
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L'IL Foot" 2014 Sunseeker 2300 
"Harry" the JK toad in the mirror
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09-20-2019, 03:31 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
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Can depend on how much you want to spend, I have a couple of 12v Interstate Deep Cycle Marine/RV batteries, they work very well. I add water once a season at the most.
Or you can spend more money, but I think it's a case of diminishing returns unless you're looking at a high end solar off grid system.
Steve
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09-20-2019, 03:41 PM
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RV There Yet?
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Winona, MN
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Garrette
I used Sans Club Duracell Group 31 AGM with a 4 stage Progressive converter. Purchased Feb2016. Still going strong. We do not boondock, only a stopover at Cracker Barrel or Flying J's. occasionally. We have been on the road now for 4 months, no battery issues.
2 batteries just fit in our 2014 3170 stepwell.
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these are AWESOME batteries for the money. sealed, so nothing to monitor other than voltage. 100 amp hour battery. i have one on my camper and we use them at work, beat the ever loving snot out of them and they work well for years.
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09-25-2019, 11:10 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
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Batteries
Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
What do you use the batteries for?
What's your budget?
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We are considering moving up to a Super C or a smaller diesel Class A in the next year. I have two 12 volt deep cycle marine batteries in there now. We don't do off grid stuff other than tailgating.
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09-25-2019, 11:18 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: North of Seattle, WA
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In your case a pair of deep cycle marine batteries are just fine. Since they are also Maintenance Free you'll have less hassle with making sure they have enough "water".
6 volt golf cart batteries use far more water.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vachamp06
We are considering moving up to a Super C or a smaller diesel Class A in the next year. I have two 12 volt deep cycle marine batteries in there now. We don't do off grid stuff other than tailgating.
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2023 f-150 SCREW XLT 3.5 Ecoboost (The result of a $68,000 oil change )
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