battery replacement

[footdoc]

I'm close to needing new 6V house batts....I have Workaholic u2200s now....
I don't know what amp hour replacement I should be looking for....I will be running a 1000 W refrigerator invertor off this bank...
Suggestions for equivalent batteries ????

[garym114]

Your batteries are by Interstate and are probably rated around 220 to 235 amp hours.
Look for Interstate u2200

[BryanL]

really doesn't matter: The energy capacity of lead acid batteries depends upon the size of the battery and not its voltage or brand or whatnot (within a reasonable margin).

For new batteries, find a reputable retailer who sells a lot to folks that use them like you do and will stand behind what he sells. Use specifications, warranty, and cost to guide your decision.

Just make sure the size is the same, the terminals on the batteries in the same style, and the battery voltage the same as those being replaced. That should be fairly easy as I think your batteries are rather standard and replacements can be found at Costco, Sams, Walmart, or your local auto parts or tire store.

[s.j.sharks]

Just replaced mine in our 2004 DSDP. We replaced with u2200 Interstate. Did so on the recommendation of our RV tech that does all my service work etc. So Far So Good

[Mr_D]

Our U-2200's are the OEM that were in the unit when we got it on June 26th 2002 so they're 9 years old and still doing fine for us. Probably not 100% like new but still adequate for overnight use. We run a U-Line ice maker, the 100# storage bay refer/freezer, TV, satellite box, water pump, lights, etc till late at night (1:00 am or so) with no trouble.