WalkaboutTed
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Considering that I spend a fair amount of time in AZ/NM at temps at or above 100F (often above 110F), how frequently should I replace my cargo van battery, and with what?
Batteries out here in the hot desert die prematurely. They've usually died after a couple summers and I am now on summer #3. The vehicle also sits for weeks at a time without starting. It's been many moons since I had a big 8 cylinder engine and now that I'm full-timing and pulling the trailer, I want to be proactive as I spend up to three months away from major metropolitan areas where I could get a decent battery on short notice.
Theoretically, the van came with a "80 ah Heavy Duty Marine" battery, but I looked at it and did the #s and it looks like 66ah sealed (not agm) automotive battery. I don't know how they come up with the marine battery name.
I know I want to replace it with a deep cycle battery. Preferably AGM as I'm a lazy ass and will never get around to checking it. I can't say that money is no object, but I do realize that a AGM deep cycle/marine battery will cost a pretty penny compared to a automotive battery.
Recommendations? Thanks,
Ted
Batteries out here in the hot desert die prematurely. They've usually died after a couple summers and I am now on summer #3. The vehicle also sits for weeks at a time without starting. It's been many moons since I had a big 8 cylinder engine and now that I'm full-timing and pulling the trailer, I want to be proactive as I spend up to three months away from major metropolitan areas where I could get a decent battery on short notice.
Theoretically, the van came with a "80 ah Heavy Duty Marine" battery, but I looked at it and did the #s and it looks like 66ah sealed (not agm) automotive battery. I don't know how they come up with the marine battery name.
I know I want to replace it with a deep cycle battery. Preferably AGM as I'm a lazy ass and will never get around to checking it. I can't say that money is no object, but I do realize that a AGM deep cycle/marine battery will cost a pretty penny compared to a automotive battery.
Recommendations? Thanks,
Ted