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Barrier2 · 11-21-2011, 08:59 AM

The 8D Battery is for the chassis, at least in my Dynasty. According to my manual some of the other models use 2 12v for the Chassis. The 8D is very heavy and awkward particularly the leaning over lift part. I look for my sons, neighbors, mailmen anyone around to grab one of the handles and help lift.
As for the 10 years, I have NEVER experienced that kind of longevity. I figure that that I will notice a problem before I get stranded and I will be able to get replacements. Each time we travel I check out the Batteries sold in Sams I thought I was fine since I saw Sams was selling Interstate last year. This year I found out they were no longer selling them.
When we bought this MH we ended up at Walmart the first night. In the morning the house power was low enough to dim the interior lights. I checked the Batteries for tight connections etc and discovered the water level low enough to expose the cell grids. The Batteries took 7 gallons plus of distilled water to bring them to level. I thought the Batteries were Toast, that was 3 years ago they have worked perfectly since. When I checked the build date and discovered they were the Originals I was even more amazed.
Thanks for the comments. I still would like to hear more about the Duracell at Sams and availability of Interstates at Costco.
Robert

Ken-55 · 11-21-2011, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Our Time

After reading this thread I looked at Duracell batteries at Sams yesterday. They had a pallet of 6 volt golf cart batteries sitting along the wall that had a shipping tag on them dated 10/2010. Check the manufacture date before purchasing one. I was really surprised at this because of their volume.

I'm a Costco member but not Sam's . . . Costco (in my area) doesn't carry golf cart batteries so when I needed some I had to use Sam's and pay the "non-member" fee. While looking around, I noticed that they had 2 pallets of them, one over a year old and one very new . . . I asked for the new ones, no problem!

Robert T · 11-21-2011, 06:56 PM

At my local Sam's Club the batteries they are stocking are simular to the
Interstate U-2000 which has a lower rating than the U-2200 you have. It all depends how how you camp and the need for battery power.

Insterstate now has a U-2400 but hard to find and costly. I have used NAPA batteries in the past which I beleive are really Excide.Good ratings and reserve power that is a little better than the U-2200.

I just recently purchsed 4 U-2200 and I am very pleased.

Barrier2 · 11-22-2011, 06:22 AM

Hi Robert, If you don't mind where did you purchase the U2200 Interstates and how much did you pay?
thanks,Robert

Perry White · 11-22-2011, 06:34 AM

My Sam's had a couple of 31 batteries that had a 4-09 date. that was a month ago. look at the red date tags. I won't but a battery that is over three months old.

Barrier2 · 11-28-2011, 11:06 AM

Thanks!
Robert T, I was not able to respond to your E-Mail.
I still wonder if Costco is selling Interstates. I also am curious about any experiences with the Duracell line.
Robert