Using just one 12V

[GMcKenzie]

My 2 6V batteries appear to have given up the ghost. After charging them and having them disconnected from everything, they still dropped to 10V in 2 days.

I'm not planning any powerless camping in the near future, so is there any issues with putting in a single 12V for this season?

[Festus2]

If you're not going to be doing much, if any, dry camping from now on, you should be good with having just 1 12v battery. I'd go for a good quality Group 27 or 29 rather than a 24 but depending upon your needs, a good 24 will do the job.

[Outbackmel]

Our 2011 Outback 5er ( triple slide) came with 1 battery and it continues to serve us well 2 years down the road. We never dry camp.
Life is good.

[hankpage]

Our '07 Cougar came with one 12v and it is still working. We don't dry camp and the trailer has shore power all the time. Battery is only used while on the road and will still run the furnace over night for a few hours. I just realized how old it is ..... I think I'm pushing my luck. You should be fine with one good 12v. JM2¢, Hank

[GMcKenzie]

Originally Posted by Festus2

If you're not going to be doing much, if any, dry camping from now on, you should be good with having just 1 12v battery. I'd go for a good quality Group 27 or 29 rather than a 24 but depending upon your needs, a good 24 will do the job.

More a question of what is in the garage right now. Got enough other bills to deal with and didn't want to spend anything if not needed.

Looked at Costco and their batteries are cheaper ($115) but seem to be real weak (115RC).

Need to also take a stab at rejuvenating what I have.

[jsmith948]

FWIW - replaced our group 24 12v with two 6v golf cart batteries from Costco.
$89 or $90 (89.99?) each. 200 AH & no problems.

[GMcKenzie]

Originally Posted by jsmith948

FWIW - replaced our group 24 12v with two 6v golf cart batteries from Costco.
$89 or $90 (89.99?) each. 200 AH & no problems.

Going down to the US while staying at Harrison so will look when I'm down there. Prices up here seem a bit much for what I can get at Costco.

[suza]

We do a lot of dry camping so are looking to replace our stock 12v battery, which just isn't cutting it, with two 6v golf cart batteries. Would appreciate feedback on brands/types (good or bad). Has anyone tested Costco's. How are they working/holding up?

Thanks

[SteveC7010]

Originally Posted by GMcKenzie

My 2 6V batteries appear to have given up the ghost. After charging them and having them disconnected from everything, they still dropped to 10V in 2 days.

I'm not planning any powerless camping in the near future, so is there any issues with putting in a single 12V for this season?

In your situation, one 12vdc marine/rv deep cycle battery should work just fine.

[2011 keystone]

Rather than starting a new thread I will ask a battery question here.
I was given a brand new CAT 1000cca group 31 90 amp hr cap part number 175-4390
battery. does any one no of any problems I would have useing a battery this large?
The only thing we ever use the battery for is our electric tounge jack and to run the fridge while traveling.

[warsw]

Originally Posted by 2011 keystone

Rather than starting a new thread I will ask a battery question here.
I was given a brand new CAT 1000cca group 31 90 amp hr cap part number 175-4390
battery. does any one no of any problems I would have useing a battery this large?
The only thing we ever use the battery for is our electric tounge jack and to run the fridge while traveling.

With that huge CCA (1000) and low amp hr cap (90) it is definitely a starting battery. Used in a deep cycle app it may not last very long but, FREE is a very good price.