SIBERNUT Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Looks like one of my 3 swallowed a watermelon seed. Going to replace all 3, I think they are grp 31's. Any comments on quality brands or good deals welcome. I'll check them out when I have confirmed the group & AH rating of mine. Tks! 2000 Volvo 635 A/S, N-14 Cummins"The Phoenix"'03 KA 38KSWB http://s918.photobucket.com/user/sibernut/library/?sort=6&page=1Furkids- Sibe's CH. Sedona & Tseika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarome Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Kind of curious on the watermelon.. What happend there?? I take it you have/had 3 12v'rs? I'm not aware of any sales going on at the moment. Pretty much the height of the RV season so it might be a bit difficult finding a rock bottom deal. I'll keep my ears to the ground, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIBERNUT Posted May 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Looks like when a woman swallows one. Tks. 2000 Volvo 635 A/S, N-14 Cummins"The Phoenix"'03 KA 38KSWB http://s918.photobucket.com/user/sibernut/library/?sort=6&page=1Furkids- Sibe's CH. Sedona & Tseika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushidog Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 That doesn't sound good. Sounds like it might have been overcharged or charged at too high of a rate. AGMs are sensitive to overcharging (faster than the GM can A the hydrogen). You might want to check your charger for proper function after you replace them. Usually Group 31 size batteries are "marine" batteries, meaning that they are not true deep cycle batteries but hybrids. To confirm this look for a CCA rating on the battery. If there is one, it is not a true deep cycle. I would recommend replacing them with a pair of quality GC-2 batteries, if you have the room (like Trojan' Reliant line of AGMs.) They will cycle deeper and last longer. If you want (or need) to stick with a group 31 then Trojan's Overdrive is one of the best you can get in a group 31 AGM. http://www.trojanbattery.com/reliantagm/ Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty77_7 Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Not up on the Group 31 battery, but for 8D or L16's like I have, Lifeline's and Rolls are two of the better AGM's brands. Shopping for these brands, and if I remember right Concord (Which makes several rebranded AGM), you might check to see what prices you can find for them. In comparison to other brands. And Trojan is the battery source I look to when going wet. But I have no knowledge on where their AGM's slot into the mix. With their reputation, I'd guess they'd slot in just a notch below the Lifeline and Rolls - but that is just a guess on my part. And yes to being sure your charger is set for the proper AGM setting, and working correctly. Best of luck on your search!! Smitty Be safe, have fun, Smitty 04 CC Allure "RooII" - Our "E" ride for life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIBERNUT Posted May 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Tks guys! I have 3 in a bank, the one in the middle (in parallel) has a bulge. Checking group/size etc today, but they are about the size of 31's. Tight fit, would have to stay in the footprint 3 side-by-side make. 2000 Volvo 635 A/S, N-14 Cummins"The Phoenix"'03 KA 38KSWB http://s918.photobucket.com/user/sibernut/library/?sort=6&page=1Furkids- Sibe's CH. Sedona & Tseika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboomer Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 We have 6 of the Concord Sun-Extender 305AH AGM's and have been pleased with their results. Our Midnight Classic 150 charge controller as well as our Magnum inverter has specific settings for the AGM's. http://ramblingrvrat.blogspot.com/?m=1 GOD Bless America! GOD Bless Texas! GOD Bless All of our Troops! "CHARACTER is doing the right thing when no one is looking" '09 International Durastar 4400 LP Customized by 2L Custom Trucks '20 DRV Mobile Suites 40KSSB4, '10 H-D FLHRC Road King Classic, '09 Honda Rebel AmeriDeck M/C Loader in Truck Garage, Polaris RZR 570 EPS 10 - 320W Solar Panels, 4- Simpliphi 3.8 kWh 151A Lithium batteries, Victron Multiplus 3000W inverters, Victron 250/70 Charge Controllers, Progressive hardwired 50 AMP EMS, Class of 2012! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIBERNUT Posted May 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 You sure they're only 305AH? Mine say 1000AH @ 20 hrs 2000 Volvo 635 A/S, N-14 Cummins"The Phoenix"'03 KA 38KSWB http://s918.photobucket.com/user/sibernut/library/?sort=6&page=1Furkids- Sibe's CH. Sedona & Tseika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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