Best 6v battery IYO

[BGlidewell]

Hey folks,



Who makes the best deep cycle 6v battery for RV use and where can you get em?



Thanks!



-Mr. no power to the landing gear on the day I had to pick up the trailer

 

[Buffalo]

I've heard that the Trojan brand are very good. Don't have any experience with them but, that's what I've heard. They also have a number of different sizes in the 6-V series.



I've used the Sam's Club brand & they seem to work, OK. They used to be cheap ($47. 00/ea. ) but, have gone up to the $60. 00+ level. When these are used-up, I'll try the Trojans.



Joe F. (Buffalo)

 

[BGlidewell]

I've heard that the Trojan brand are very good. Don't have any experience with them but, that's what I've heard. They also have a number of different sizes in the 6-V series.



I've used the Sam's Club brand & they seem to work, OK. They used to be cheap ($47. 00/ea. ) but, have gone up to the $60. 00+ level. When these are used-up, I'll try the Trojans.



Joe F. (Buffalo)

I just looked at the Trojan web site before I got back here. They look good, thanks!

 

[Prairie Dog]

I've done a bunch of research on this lately and at least on paper, Trojan stands above the rest. The only problem is their big bucks but it sounds like you get what you pay for.

If you want to take a cheaper route, Exide Gold (12v) is a good second choice that costs a lot less but their capacity is not nearly as good. I would only recommend the Exide Gold though, any other grade of Exide is no better than anybody elses battery.

Stay away from any gel cell battery for deep cycle operation. They cant take high current charging after being deeply discharged and will end up damaging themselves.



Scotty

 

[BBoling]

I personally own a set (2) of the trojan 6v's, I did my research, they are the best. about $95/ea or thereabouts. Get what you pay for, better AHs and waaaaaaaaay more life cycles. Just be sure and do you maintenance. Also, goto RV.net and read up. My tow trojan 105s fit inside my '07 Eagle Cap 950 truck camper great. Power to burn. Works even better with my li'l Honda EU2000 gen.

 

[Prairie Dog]

Wow, $95 is a good price. I was seeing upwards of $200+ on-line but that was for T120's I think.

 

[klenger]

I've had a pair of Trojan T-105s in my 5th wheel for 5-1/2 years and they are still going strong.

 

[BGlidewell]

I've had a pair of Trojan T-105s in my 5th wheel for 5-1/2 years and they are still going strong.

Do you think the AGM Trojan is worth the $$? Less AH but no storage issues...

 

[RCook]

AGM's might be worth it, depending on what you want out of your batteries.



They don't spill leak or corrode, don't have to be watered, don't care about vibration, can be discharged deeper without damage, can be recharged faster (if your charger has the amp capacity), don't get damaged by freezing, and can sit far longer with less self-discharge when not in use.



If you want the best bang for the buck, and are willing to maintain properly, it's tough to beat Trojan or Deka 6V batteries. If you want the above advantages, and are willing to pay for them (go to a local battery supply for best pricing) the AGM's are terrific.

 

[EricBu12]

I have the Interstate 6 volt batteries I bought at A trailer supply place. I use 4 of them and use solar Panels to recharge when I dry camp. so far they do great and they were $75 each. the caps are a quick release for all 3 caps. .

 

[K5IP]

I use the golf cart batteries Costco sels. There about $55 each and good for over 200AH at 70 amp rate. I load test them every year before I start camping and when they can no longer provide 150 AH (down to 10. 5V terminal voltage with a 70 A load) I freplace them. They seem to last about 7 years until replacement.



$110 for 200 AH forf 7 years is a good deal.

There made by Johnson Controls