AGM battery life
Submitted: Saturday, Jan 21, 2012 at 17:59
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itsdave
Hi all
I need to replace 2x 105 amp Lifeline batteries in my camper trailer, one has lasted nearly 10 years the other almost 7 years ( this may still have a little bit of life still in it) I think I may have done
well to get the 10 years out of the first, mainly due to the fact that they don't have a high discharge.
I am curious to know how long the Fullrivers and like are lasting as I have been told they are generally good for a 5 year cycle approx as opposed to 7 years for the Lifelines.
Does anyone have Fullriver/Ritar or the like that has got a good length of time out of these batteries and if so how long?
Just trying to justify the cost of the Lifeline v the others and what to expect time wise from them.
Any
feedback much appreciated
Cheers Dave
Reply By: Discotwinturbo - Sunday, Jan 22, 2012 at 12:06
Sunday, Jan 22, 2012 at 12:06
I had a 105 and a 110 replaced recently. 2.5 years for one and 2.2 years for the other. They were in parallel with each other so maybe one killed the other.
They we both in battery boxes in my camper, with a ctek charger, and never went below 12.2 volts. Never had hi energy draws.
They gave me the new ones at half price.....fair seeing as though they were out of warranty.
Hopefully these will survive to atleast 4 years.....preferably longer as batteries aren't cheap
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Follow Up By: itsdave - Sunday, Jan 22, 2012 at 12:21
Sunday, Jan 22, 2012 at 12:21
Both of my 105amp Lifelines are in parallel also, my set up is very similar to yours. will be interesting to see how long your new ones last.
Beginning to think I may have to
fork out the $$ and go the Lifeline again.
Cheers Dave
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Reply By: Member - Doc (Qld) - Sunday, Jan 22, 2012 at 19:06
Sunday, Jan 22, 2012 at 19:06
Dave,
In my caravan I replaced the 2 Trojan wet cells after 7 years with 2 Fullriver HGLs. They have been going
well for 6 years now. They never go below 12 volts.
I give them the occasional charge with the 240V on board charger when we haven't used the van for months.
I believe I get the best out of them by getting them up to full charge quickly with the Redarc 12V/12V charger while travelling and keep them topped up with the solar when we
camp.
I hope this helps you and others.
Cheers,
Doc
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