New Tall Interstate Batterys ?

[hardy1000]

DW and I attended the Pomona RV show yesterday and while looking in the battery compartment of a new Diplomat I saw 4 very tall Interstate batterys. I ask the salesman about these and he told me that its like having 8 batterys. I googled and searched this forum and cannot find out any information. If anyone can educate me it would be appriciated.

[Catch and Release]

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Originally Posted by hardy1000 DW and I attended the Pomona RV show yesterday and while looking in the battery compartment of a new Diplomat I saw 4 very tall Interstate batterys. I ask the salesman about these and he told me that its like having 8 batterys. I googled and searched this forum and cannot find out any information. If anyone can educate me it would be appriciated.

Are they the UL 16HC 6volt batteries? They have a much higher output rating.

[Theberrys]

Here is some info on Trojan Brand. The L-18HC is a size reference non brand specific.

Trojan Battery L-16HC, 6 volt 420 AH

Trojan Battery L16HC, 6 volt 420 Amp Hours High Capacity: Rated at 420 Amp*Hours for a 20 hour discharge rate. Specifically developed for renewable energy applications. Extra electrolyte reservoir reduces maintenance. True deep cycle construction delivers maximum reliability. Acclaimed multi-rib separators optimize product life. New 7 year warranty: Click Here New Polyon case is lighter, sturdier, and safer. Larger than the T-105 golf cart type battery, its lead plates are twice as thick so as to withstand more abuse and last longer. Flag-style terminals allow connection of large cables. Includes handles for easy lifting. Use pairs these batteries in series for 12V configuration, sets of four for 24V and so on. Life expectancy is from 5 to 10 years, assuming 300 cycles at 80% depth of discharge. Add these sets of batteries in parallel for increased amp*hours. Each battery is rated at 420 amp*hours. All Trojan batteries carry a 1-year manufacturer's warranty. Dimensions: 11 5/8" x 7" x 16 3/4" / 295 x 178 x 424 mm Weight: 121 lbs. / 55 kg
Price: $510.35

Dick

[gripper]

[QUOTE=Theberrys;724032]Here is some info on Trojan Brand. The L-18HC is a size reference non brand specific.
Trojan Battery L-16HC, 6 volt 420 AH
Price: $510.35



How many batteries, for that price? Hope it's more than one!

[I-LOVE-RAMBLIN]

Monaco is installing 4 of these large 6 volt batteries with a 2800 watt pure sine wave inverter when the residential refrigerator option is chosen on any of their coaches. These battery are refered to as floor sweeper batteriesby the battery manufactures as they are normally used for indoor floor sweeper power.
Ed Robbins
2011 Diplomat DFT

[hardy1000]

Thanks for educating me guys.

[Denali]

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Originally Posted by I-LOVE-RAMBLIN Monaco is installing 4 of these large 6 volt batteries with a 2800 watt pure sine wave inverter when the residential refrigerator option is chosen on any of their coaches. These battery are refered to as floor sweeper batteriesby the battery manufactures as they are normally used for indoor floor sweeper power. Ed Robbins 2011 Diplomat DFT

And two of them are now standard on coaches that don't have a residential fridge. Monaco includes central fill systems for them.

I saw them on all new coaches when I did a factory tour a few months ago.

[BEAVERBOY]

I looked at the taller version of the 6V lifeline batteries but at 98 lbs ea I was worried about my battery slide out tray. The slide out tray is only rated at 200lbs and I need four of these. Was not interested in dropping my batteries on the road somewhere so I choose the standard height which weigh 66lbs ea.

[hardy1000]

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Originally Posted by BEAVERBOY I looked at the taller version of the 6V lifeline batteries but at 98 lbs ea I was worried about my battery slide out tray. The slide out tray is only rated at 200lbs and I need four of these. Was not interested in dropping my batteries on the road somewhere so I choose the standard height which weigh 66lbs ea.

On my 07 Dip I have 4 U2200's and 2 Chassis batterys on my tray. I would have room for 2 of the tall batterys but I am also concerned about the extra weight. I wonder if anyone has replaced the U2200's with the tall batterys.

[I-LOVE-RAMBLIN]

Monaco does not put the 4 big 6 volt batteries on a slide tray. Most likely because of weight. Four of them would be close to 450lbs. The 2 -12 volt group 31 are still on a slide tray but in a separate compartment.
Ed Robbins
2011 Diplomat DFT