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Originally Posted by Justjack2k
Batteries are out. The hot one has just one warm spot on it so I guess it’s most likely done. The other one is probably still good it’s a shame to have to toss it. I wish I knew someone with a trolling motor or something that just needed one.
The batteries are Interstate, I know that’s a good brand. Anyone know who makes Walmart batteries and if they’re any good?
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As I mentioned before try a golf cart or even a marine shop to see if they can give you credit towards a new set for the good battery.
Walmart batteries are just fine for 12V. Ive heard there are particular brands to look for on 6V golf cart. My batteries were new when I bought my MH. Haven't done any research lately. Batteries are made by 2-3 companies and rebranded. I used to know all that stuff years ago, haven't kept up on it. I abuse my batteries. I have a truck that will sit for months when my son gets deployed. Its always ready to go when he gets back. Of course its a work truck so no security system, power locks or power windows that drain the battery.
The goal, once you get them is not to kill them.
Charge them right when they get drained. especially if they go below a certain voltage (cant remember, have it written in the rV) Check the water regularly.
Also make sure you know how your chassis battery is charged and throw a maintenance charger on that if its going to sit longer than a few weeks if it doesn't charge off the system that charges the house batteries. Mine doesn't.
I check my battery voltages regularly and can go 3 weeks on the chassis without charging it. The house batteries not anywhere near that long. YMMV
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