Battery Recommendations

[Richard L Evans]

Hello everyone, need to buy 2 deep Cycle AGM Group 31’s for my new 2018 Laredo SC. Will have 160 watts of solar on the roof and a portable 100 solar; will be boondocking quite ofter in the southwest (live in Las Vegas area). Any recommendations as to brands, vendors, web sellers would be appreciated. Thanks.

[Mello Mike]

Lifeline AGMs are the best. Been using them for several years now.

[Richard L Evans]

Thanks Mike, do you use the GPL-31T or the GPL-31XT?

[Mello Mike]

Neither. I’ve been using the 6 volt golf cart AGMs (GPL-4CT), they provide me with 220 amp hours.

Lifeline AGM Battery Upgrade

[Richard L Evans]

Thanks again, glad I got your reply before ordering. It’s also good knowing they’ll fit since you’ve got the same TC.

[Freespool]

Richard, here is a little more input. First I use 12 and 6 volt battery’s in a variety of applications. I also advocate the use of twin or quad 6 volt battery’s where ever possible. One thing you should be aware of when using two 6 volts is the problem you will encounter if for any reason one battery fails. Nothing in your RV will work on one 6 volt battery. When using 12 volts this will not become a problem. The quality of Life Line’s will greatly reduce this potential problem, but it will not eliminate it. Investing in quality battery’s is a big expense, make sure you understand all the pro’s and con’s of each application before you click on that mouse.

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