Here is a link to Lifeline batteries...........there was a discussion a while back on batteries and I saved this link I hope it helps alot of good info here and I planned on using these on my next upgrade
Good luck dave......by the way if you type "replacement batteries" in the search bar it should get you close to this discussion
Mike
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-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Thursday 22nd of November 2012 10:28:15 PM
bjoyce said
09:46 PM Nov 22, 2012
I am also pretty sure Howard bought Lifeline AGM batteries. They are also what we have. Maintenance free, take a charge really well, take a load really well, and they should last. I will admit that once ours die we are tempted to get Lithium batteries since we could have a lot more usable battery capacity in the same space. The only problem is the price is still fairly high.
Edit: Lithium is what Technomadia, who sometimes post here, have.
-- Edited by bjoyce on Thursday 22nd of November 2012 09:51:41 PM
Hdrider said
05:08 AM Nov 23, 2012
Hey Howard,,, I know a short while back you mentioned that you broke down and bought new house batteries. I have searched and searched to find what it was you decided on but I'm having no luck. Can you tell me what they are??
It seems we are in need so I'm doing my research again. It seems that all I do at times is research LOL!!
Hdrider said
05:35 PM Nov 23, 2012
Thanks guys. WOW,, there are alot of them listed on there web site. So I'll dig in.
Howard said
06:19 PM Nov 23, 2012
Yes, we upgraded to the Lifeline AGM batteries back in 2007. Love them!
We just bought 4 Lifeline GPL-4CT AGM 6 volt batteries from Powerstride Battery for only $286.00 each with free shipping. Quite a good deal.
Hdrider said
04:18 PM Dec 19, 2012
To cap this off I thought I would touch base.
I installed 4 of the Lifeline 6CT's AND installed 4 140 watt solar panels. DANG,,, we should have done this long ago.
We pulled into the desert here at Q yesterday,,, did all of our normal stuff,, had lights on last night,,, watched a couple hours of tv,,, got up this morning and have ran the heater a couple cycles already and made coffee and still have not used the genny and the sunisn't even up yet. I think this will add a whole new twist to our boon docking as we travel LOL!!
bigboomer said
04:48 PM Dec 19, 2012
Dave,
Yes, those Lifeline's are on my shopping list when we start the solar install in the spring. Glad to hear that your system is working out! Nice to have that freedom, you are now ready for Friday and the forthcoming Apocolypse!!!!
Just curious to the rest of your system set-up if you would not mind sharing?
Les
Hdrider said
11:14 PM Dec 19, 2012
bigboomer wrote:
Dave,
Yes, those Lifeline's are on my shopping list when we start the solar install in the spring. Glad to hear that your system is working out! Nice to have that freedom, you are now ready for Friday and the forthcoming Apocolypse!!!!
Just curious to the rest of your system set-up if you would not mind sharing?
Les
Sure,,
4 Lifeline 6ct batteries
Xantrex RV252512GS inverter w/ remote
4 140 watt Kyocera solar panels
Blu Sky 3024i w/ Blue Sky solar boost 2000e
Jack Mayer said
08:36 PM Dec 20, 2012
My current equipment recommendations are on my website. They change over time, and also change somewhat depending on if you are doing MPPT or not.
Before buying ANYTHING you need to do an energy audit and also a complete design. And fully understand possible expansion considerations. I ALWAYS design for expansion. Almost everyone expands their system over time. It is cheap to do during initial installation and a nightmare to do later.
I also use Lifelines in my current system. You really can not beat an AGM battery bank. There is nothing negative to say about them other than the cost. Lithium - IMO - is still at the stage of "early adopters". More of a "hobbiest" type of battery. That said, if you are capable of dealing with them they "may" be a good alternative to AGM if you can bear the cost. They make AGM seem "cheap" - but the cost per amphour over time may be acceptable to you. I'm not anticipating going to lithium for several years.
On panels, IMO you shop for cost per watt. Unless you have special needs, that drive you to a certain type/density of panel. Most do not have those needs. Take a look at Sun Electronics for good pricing on blemished panels. These have full warranty. These should come in at under $1.50 a watt, and in some configurations/types considerably less. The panels I put on this RV were $1.38/watt at the time. I have 4x205 watt high voltage panels. The issue in some installations is footprint - these are 32"x62" so they will not fit everywhere.
Trabuco said
08:18 AM Dec 21, 2012
Hey Dave,
It my batteries were a little I'd be doing the same thing. Congrats on those new AGM's and the solar. A couple more years and I install them as well.
Hdrider said
04:58 PM Dec 23, 2012
Trabuco wrote:
Hey Dave,
It my batteries were a little I'd be doing the same thing. Congrats on those new AGM's and the solar. A couple more years and I install them as well.
Heck Ken,, you keep hanging around in Washington and Oregon and you won't be able to use solar anyway LOL!!!! Just kidding. Have a Merry Christmas.
Here is a link to Lifeline batteries...........there was a discussion a while back on batteries and I saved this link I hope it helps alot of good info here and I planned on using these on my next upgrade
http://lifelinebatteries.com/
Good luck dave......by the way if you type "replacement batteries" in the search bar it should get you close to this discussion
Mike
Edit by moderator: Activated link. Terry
-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Thursday 22nd of November 2012 10:28:15 PM
I am also pretty sure Howard bought Lifeline AGM batteries. They are also what we have. Maintenance free, take a charge really well, take a load really well, and they should last. I will admit that once ours die we are tempted to get Lithium batteries since we could have a lot more usable battery capacity in the same space. The only problem is the price is still fairly high.
Edit: Lithium is what Technomadia, who sometimes post here, have.
-- Edited by bjoyce on Thursday 22nd of November 2012 09:51:41 PM
Hey Howard,,, I know a short while back you mentioned that you broke down and bought new house batteries. I have searched and searched to find what it was you decided on but I'm having no luck. Can you tell me what they are??
It seems we are in need so I'm doing my research again. It seems that all I do at times is research LOL!!
Thanks guys. WOW,, there are alot of them listed on there web site. So I'll dig in.
Yes, we upgraded to the Lifeline AGM batteries back in 2007. Love them!
Details are on our web page: Our Electrical/Solar System - A Phased In Approach
To cap this off I thought I would touch base.
I installed 4 of the Lifeline 6CT's AND installed 4 140 watt solar panels. DANG,,, we should have done this long ago.
We pulled into the desert here at Q yesterday,,, did all of our normal stuff,, had lights on last night,,, watched a couple hours of tv,,, got up this morning and have ran the heater a couple cycles already and made coffee and still have not used the genny and the sunisn't even up yet. I think this will add a whole new twist to our boon docking as we travel LOL!!
Dave,
Yes, those Lifeline's are on my shopping list when we start the solar install in the spring. Glad to hear that your system is working out! Nice to have that freedom, you are now ready for Friday and the forthcoming Apocolypse!!!!
Just curious to the rest of your system set-up if you would not mind sharing?
Les
Sure,,
4 Lifeline 6ct batteries
Xantrex RV252512GS inverter w/ remote
4 140 watt Kyocera solar panels
Blu Sky 3024i w/ Blue Sky solar boost 2000e
My current equipment recommendations are on my website. They change over time, and also change somewhat depending on if you are doing MPPT or not.
Before buying ANYTHING you need to do an energy audit and also a complete design. And fully understand possible expansion considerations. I ALWAYS design for expansion. Almost everyone expands their system over time. It is cheap to do during initial installation and a nightmare to do later.
I also use Lifelines in my current system. You really can not beat an AGM battery bank. There is nothing negative to say about them other than the cost. Lithium - IMO - is still at the stage of "early adopters". More of a "hobbiest" type of battery. That said, if you are capable of dealing with them they "may" be a good alternative to AGM if you can bear the cost. They make AGM seem "cheap" - but the cost per amphour over time may be acceptable to you. I'm not anticipating going to lithium for several years.
On panels, IMO you shop for cost per watt. Unless you have special needs, that drive you to a certain type/density of panel. Most do not have those needs. Take a look at Sun Electronics for good pricing on blemished panels. These have full warranty. These should come in at under $1.50 a watt, and in some configurations/types considerably less. The panels I put on this RV were $1.38/watt at the time. I have 4x205 watt high voltage panels. The issue in some installations is footprint - these are 32"x62" so they will not fit everywhere.
It my batteries were a little I'd be doing the same thing. Congrats on those new AGM's and the solar. A couple more years and I install them as well.
Heck Ken,, you keep hanging around in Washington and Oregon and you won't be able to use solar anyway LOL!!!! Just kidding. Have a Merry Christmas.