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Festus2 · 12-30-2011, 07:49 AM

I was always understood that 2 - 6v batteries designed for RV and/or marine use, delivered more amp hours compared to similar 2 -12v batteries which would make them more suitable for dry camping. They both deliver 12v (if wired properly) and, in that sense, there is no difference. As you pointed out, there are also design and construction advantages of having golf cart-type batteries over the 12 v ones.
I agree with JRTJH's point that if you are going to be hooked up most or all of the time, it doesn't make a lot of sense to spend the extra $$$ to purchase 6v batteries.

12-30-2011, 07:49 AM	#8
Festus2 Site Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fraser Valley BC Canada Posts: 7,015	I was always understood that 2 - 6v batteries designed for RV and/or marine use, delivered more amp hours compared to similar 2 -12v batteries which would make them more suitable for dry camping. They both deliver 12v (if wired properly) and, in that sense, there is no difference. As you pointed out, there are also design and construction advantages of having golf cart-type batteries over the 12 v ones. I agree with JRTJH's point that if you are going to be hooked up most or all of the time, it doesn't make a lot of sense to spend the extra $$$ to purchase 6v batteries. __________________ 2008 Cougar 5th Wheel 27RKS 2005 2500 GMC Duramax