tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post1672048283368513845..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: We didn't understand 12 volt batteries!...Part 2Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-60761396377919347502016-08-16T09:12:59.145-04:002016-08-16T09:12:59.145-04:00Sounds like you have a big project on your hands! ...Sounds like you have a big project on your hands! Hope that our posts on the battery system and solar will be of help. Sorry we can't help you out on the plumbing side of things. There are groups on facebook that can help with RV plumbing and makeovers/conversions and I am sure if you google "diagram of plumbing in an RV" you might find something that can assist you. Good luck and have fun making your bus a home.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-9338380411631778212016-08-15T10:45:48.321-04:002016-08-15T10:45:48.321-04:00Love the diagram of the 12v system. Thank you! I t...Love the diagram of the 12v system. Thank you! I too am ignorant of the system in general and we are converting a large bus into a live aboard. If anyone would like to post a basic plumbing diagram, that would sure be useful as well. Thanks again for the great posts. Much appreciated! slarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16335202263386011396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-87732045227550680502016-08-08T14:44:55.466-04:002016-08-08T14:44:55.466-04:00Who knows, that may be the way we go as well whene...Who knows, that may be the way we go as well whenever the batteries we have finally give up the ghost. That's for your input.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-60011619645531179122016-08-08T14:43:31.865-04:002016-08-08T14:43:31.865-04:00Very good point! We are certainly very happy with ...Very good point! We are certainly very happy with the Trojans that we bought so many years ago, and I am sure you will be much happier with them too.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-34953728558881511162016-08-08T14:41:39.264-04:002016-08-08T14:41:39.264-04:00So glad that we have helped you to understand the ...So glad that we have helped you to understand the differences with the batteries.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-84719134532427445752016-08-08T14:40:06.727-04:002016-08-08T14:40:06.727-04:00Another reason to go with the Trojans! Another reason to go with the Trojans! Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-87648424438012112602016-08-08T14:39:02.228-04:002016-08-08T14:39:02.228-04:00I guess you could say that you, Barney are convinc...I guess you could say that you, Barney are convincing us on buying the AGM batteries much like we are trying to convince others of buying the Trojans. ;-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-85717942382257120422016-08-08T14:37:06.814-04:002016-08-08T14:37:06.814-04:00Glad that both George and Kevin have got you think...Glad that both George and Kevin have got you thinking about the Trojan batteries. I know we haven't regretting buying them.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-52150807808149841922016-08-08T14:34:40.327-04:002016-08-08T14:34:40.327-04:00Glad that you like the Trojans as well. We feel th...Glad that you like the Trojans as well. We feel they are definitely worth the extra money especially if you do a lot of boondocking and have a solar set up.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-385460059177055072016-08-08T09:22:32.868-04:002016-08-08T09:22:32.868-04:00Went to AGM batteries last year. Will never go ba...Went to AGM batteries last year. Will never go back to the open wet cell. The AGM charges faster and last longer with less/no maintenance. Yes they were more expensive but worth every dollar IMHO.<br /><br />rocmoc n AZ/Fld/Bajaadirtsurferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01772255882176405139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-88052403730671787352016-08-07T22:30:03.801-04:002016-08-07T22:30:03.801-04:00One specification that is often overlooked is the ...One specification that is often overlooked is the weight of the battery. The heavier the battery the more lead in the cells and as Ken said the more lead the battery has the longer the charge will last. I bought a golf cart last year that had Costco marine deep cycles in it brand new....didnt last 6 mths. Going with new Trojans this year.<br />Karen and Waynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07631587546440134612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-12091626808645120962016-08-07T18:18:15.792-04:002016-08-07T18:18:15.792-04:00Just buying 2-6v deep cycle batteries because peop...Just buying 2-6v deep cycle batteries because people said better than 12v<br />now I understand thanks why<br />thanks for the acticle<br /> Tucker's Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05454478568914766913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-88877425564285800182016-08-07T16:17:11.246-04:002016-08-07T16:17:11.246-04:00My just done research tells me that the Trojans ou...My just done research tells me that the Trojans outweigh the Costco's by ten pounds (67 lb vs 57 lb) That means there is probably more lead in the Trojans although the case might be slightly heavier as well. More lead makes me think more capacity but it does all come back to your observation of are they worth 25% more $.Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-74537890648978854252016-08-07T14:36:12.189-04:002016-08-07T14:36:12.189-04:00The problem is that it's so difficult to compa...The problem is that it's so difficult to compare apples to apples. From the research I've done, I'm fairly confident that the Trojans are the best and that you know what you're getting. However I'm not sure that they're worth 25% more in price.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-15604602374071927132016-08-07T14:21:17.397-04:002016-08-07T14:21:17.397-04:00You guys are starting to make me feel better for b...You guys are starting to make me feel better for being a little cheap.Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-3862465368256059652016-08-07T09:19:23.669-04:002016-08-07T09:19:23.669-04:00I have Sam's Battery's in my golf cart and...I have Sam's Battery's in my golf cart and still going strong after seven years !<br />Trojan way over rated !GEORGIA Hillbillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12075709779073581636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-2136404739868566502016-08-06T22:28:40.131-04:002016-08-06T22:28:40.131-04:00Like air conditioning compressors, there are only ...Like air conditioning compressors, there are only three major battery manufacturers in the world and Johnson Controls is the largest. The manufacture for CostCo, Sam's and many other brand names. I bought Kirkland (Johnson Controls) here in Mexico for $95 each. They are on their sixth year. BTW, there is a corporate office for Johnson Controls right here in Monterrey, Mexico along with several manufacturing plants.living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-12542282768990634532016-08-06T20:36:49.859-04:002016-08-06T20:36:49.859-04:00Big box store batteries are also notorious for exa...Big box store batteries are also notorious for exaggerated amp-hour ratings---they often hit the critical 12.1V much sooner in the evening than the Trojans.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15974453598992131798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-81599673710727207842016-08-06T15:22:30.691-04:002016-08-06T15:22:30.691-04:00Plus, I now have three pair of shorts with battery...Plus, I now have three pair of shorts with battery acid holes burned in them from servicing batteries.Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-71790513241320832042016-08-06T15:17:02.129-04:002016-08-06T15:17:02.129-04:00A benefit of good AGM batts is being able to repea...A benefit of good AGM batts is being able to repeatedly take them down to 11.8 volts. The other is that I no longer have to put up with sulfuric acid vapors coming out of the battery when charging and causing corrosion.Barney, The Old Fat Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242837062100545160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-34966819291294578672016-08-06T14:42:13.403-04:002016-08-06T14:42:13.403-04:00I have always intended to buy the Trojan batteries...I have always intended to buy the Trojan batteries but have been tempted away by the lower price of the Sam's Club and Costco brands that are available for much less. The last pair I bought in April in Washington State for $90 CA ($70 US) each. However, I get less service time from them than you and George get from your Trojans. My last pair lasted four years. Maybe next time I will try the Trojans.Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-3503892644631665362016-08-06T11:35:49.857-04:002016-08-06T11:35:49.857-04:00We have the same trojan batteries and they do an a...We have the same trojan batteries and they do an awesome job, ours about the same age as yours, and still perform like new.<br />Another great posting.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.com