Number and size of batteries

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  • 07/21/2019 at 11:58 am#31824
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        mikejm
        I have a 2005 36KSQ carri- lite. I spend 5 to 6 months 3 wks at a time in and rv space I own so it is always plugged in to 50 amps. Are 2 6volt better than 2 12 volt or is one 12 sufficient. Or is there better options.
        Thanks,
        mikejm
        Posted: 4:38 PM – Oct 24, 2016
        remoandiris
        If you’re always plugged in, one 12v should be fine. When you’re moving, the battery is important for the electric brakes, especially if the coach ever separates from the truck.

        My first 5er had one 12v battery.

        Posted: 7:58 PM – Oct 24, 2016
        jw of 4 corners
        I use two Interstate deep cycle batteries and have never had a problem with the landing gear or slides not moving steady. When I traded my old cameo for the one I have now I took my two batteries with me. Four years and still strong.
        Posted: 6:12 AM – Oct 31, 2016
        CathyandPaula
        My came with 3 12 volt batteries. I thought that was strange, most battery set-ups I have seen are always 1-12 volt or 2 6-volt or 4 6-volt. Anyone else have 3 in there lifestyle?
        Posted: 7:17 AM – Oct 31, 2016
        ACoch
        Yes, my LS36FW came with 3 12 volt AGM batteries.
        Posted: 10:46 AM – Oct 31, 2016
        rwb_wl
        I believe the residential fridge options give your 3, 12 volt AGM’s.
        Posted: 11:42 AM – May 02, 2017
        Mudfat
        My rig has 3 big group 24 12 volt AGM batteries because of the big residential refrigerator & the associated inverter. My question is how long do those batteries last & when should I think about replacing them. We don’t dry camp & the rig is always plugged into shore power unless towing.
        Posted: 10:14 AM – May 03, 2017
        rwb_wl
        We have 4, 6 volt AGM’s installed in the spring of 2012. They are working just fine. Full charge maintained with solar panels and when plugged in with our Magnum inverter/charger. I hope they last as long as my old lead acid batteries did (about 7 yrs).

        Rick

        Posted: 8:32 PM – May 03, 2017
        Alloy
        It is not the best to keep the batteries connected with the trailer on shore power and the converter running into the batteries 24/7.

        B.W.Gentry
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        2007 Carri-Lite XTRM5
        Breckenridge, TX

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