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12-31-2017, 01:26 AM
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US battery vs Trojan 105 6v battery experiences
It's time to replace my Interstates. I got 5 years out of them, mostly due to my learning curve of how to take care of them. My local battery store in Long Beach, the big one on Long Beach blvd, they sell a ton of batts, suggested US over Trojan.
They claim to have done their own testing between Centennial, Interstate, US and Trojan. Yhey claimed their experience showed the US batt to be superior. I told them money wasn't an issue, the difference was $15.00 between the US and Trojan. The US was the cheaper of the two.
Any thoughts?
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Kieth and Ellen 1998 Holiday Rambler Endeavor 34 wds.
Usually towing our Manx dune buggy along
Enjoying sunny spots in So Cal and the Southwest.
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12-31-2017, 01:45 AM
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Can't speak to the difference in the batteries you ask. But I did go through the process of deciding what to buy for our coach earlier this year. In the end decided not a huge difference between most - so went with the interstate GC2 batteries from Costco. Bought six at $82 each iirc. Eight months on the road this year with them and quite a bit of that dry camping, they are working fine.
I've had Jnterstate, Trojan, and Crown over the years.
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Vince and Susan
2011 Tiffin Phaeton 40QTH (Cummins ISC/Freightliner)
Flat towing a modified 2005 Jeep (Rubicon Wrangler)
Previously a 2002 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 37A and a 1995 Safari Trek 2830.
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12-31-2017, 02:08 AM
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Location: seattle,wa USA
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If you believe more lead in a battery makes a better battery then Dyno wins hands down. Dyno is manufactured in Seattle, WA Dyno Battery - Premium Quality Battery Manufacturing - Made in the USA
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2002 Newmar Kountry Star. Cummins ISB 24 valve
2017 Mazda Miata MX-5 toad on a double axle car hauling trailer
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12-31-2017, 06:05 AM
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Location: Rendon, Texas
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The independent battery shop I use sells US batteries. I find they work just as well as my friends Trojans. And a few dollars cheaper. I look for Mom and Pop stores whenever possible to make my purchases.
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12-31-2017, 07:42 AM
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If they are close and decent price I'd go with them.
I have heard good reports about USB as a good mid level mfg. Top level ones like Dyno will be higher $ and may / may not be a better deal even w longer cycle life.
Some have gotten quotes from golf cart dealers as they sell a lot of GCs.
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12-31-2017, 09:09 AM
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Going through the same process myself and currently have Interstate GC2's that are seven or eight years old. Still working okay but don't want a failure on the road. Local golf cart dealer sells only Trojan so will go with them. He gets in fresh batteries in the spring so I know what I buy hasn't been sitting on the shelf for a year. I really have to go out of the way to buy USB.
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2018 Chevrolet Colorado Toad
Roadmaster Tow Setup
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12-31-2017, 09:35 AM
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Had several sets of US bats over the tears. Now have Trojans just because that’s what was in stock at the local battery dealer. All have performed well. I would not hesitate to buy the US Batteries.
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12-31-2017, 10:50 AM
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US battery vs Trojan 105 6v battery experiences
I have only ever used Trojan, however i have used them in both my TT and in golf carts.
I can say this: golf carts are probably harder on batteries than anything else. Golfers will run them down hard by playing 9, 18 and sometimes 27 holes. Depends on the cart, capacity and course layout. Trojan batteries seem to be the gold standard for golf carts.
I have used Trojan batteries in my TT for years. Given the important role they play, no amount of cost savings would convince me to another brand. The last pair I bought cost $220 out the door. That is $110 each including tax and core refund. Saving $10, $20 or maybe $30 on a battery just doesn’t matter to me. My last pair lasted 7 years... and ran hard up until the very end. I would hate to be boondocking somewhere and have a battery issue. The $$$ savings wouldn’t make me feel better then.
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12-31-2017, 11:31 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: West Palm Beach, FL. USA
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US Battery is perhaps the largest US manufacturer of 6v GC2 (golf cart) deep cycles and they make very good batteries. Many of the other labels, e.g. Interstate, are US Battery products with a different label. I'm a Trojan fan, but if you are buying plain 6v GC2 flooded cells, I would buy based on battery specs and price rather than brand name. Just make sure you are comparing price based on the same amp-hours (AH). AH is directly related to the amount of lead inside and thus to battery weight. There is no magic - a certain amount of lead is needed to produce a given number of amps. The basic lead-acid battery chemistry defines that.
Trojan has some variations on the basic 6v GC2 that may have value to you. Examples include slightly taller versions and slightly greater lead content, yielding more AH while retaining the same footprint (length & width) of the GC2. They probably cost more, though. The basic model is the T105 @25 AH, but they also have a T605 @ 210 AH . The T125 & T145 are taller and have more AH than the T105.
If you want AGMs or some other more advanced battery type, I would lean more strongly toward Trojan or Concord (aka Lifeline).
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Former owner of 2004 American Tradition and several other RVs
Home is now West Palm Beach, FL
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