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Old 03-24-2015, 10:09 AM   #1
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6 volt

Has anyone used Deka 6 volt batteries as a replacement?
They are made in the US and are sold just down the street from me.
I'm going to switch from 12 volts this weekend.
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Old 03-24-2015, 10:52 AM   #2
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I haven't used Deka, but hopefully you mean 2 of them wired in series to produce 12volts. Are those Dekas made to be Golf Cart batteries? If so, they should do fine.
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Old 03-24-2015, 11:00 AM   #3
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Yes golf cart batteries, there will be 2 of them. I plan to get the GC-15. If I need more amp hours I will add 2 more after the first dry camping trip. I do have the correct wiring diagram. Thank you.
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banks speed brake, transgo jr shiftkit, aux trans cooler, b&w companion hitch.

2010 Fuzion FZ 302 has 12ply F-loads, Dexter ez-flex w/ wet bolts, 6 volt Deka GC 15 batteries, 1 gen battery, solarpanels, leds inside, replaced clear textured door glass with tinted, 87 gallons of loc-tite.
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Old 03-24-2015, 09:14 PM   #4
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Hey Bow Wow, I haven't used Deka 6 volts ,but have used their 12v smaller batts in race cars and found to be a great product. made in USA !!----Lou----
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Old 03-25-2015, 08:04 AM   #5
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Smile They are excellent!

I have two Deka 6-volts that are 4 years old and still performing great. I added a second bank of them 2 years ago with a battery selector switch. We can go 5 days dry camping and still not drain both banks. When we bought the 2015 Mountaineer last August I had the battery banks and selector switch transferred to the new rig as part of the deal.

I originally wanted Trojans but my dealer said he had really good luck with Deka and to date I am really happy with them.
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Old 03-25-2015, 02:45 PM   #6
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Thank you, it's good to get positive comments from someone that has used the product. I will pick up 2 tomorrow and try them on the first dry camp. The 5ver is already wired for 3 - 12 volt batteries and a place to put them, so adding 2 more 6 volts later wont be too much of a hassle. My generator has a designated battery of its own charged by solar.
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