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Coach batteries


We need to replace the batteries for our motorhome. The two that are in the compartment are large, at least the size of 3 car batteries each. When I Google RV battery I get a selection of deep cycle batteries, but they appear regular size. We stay at places that have electricity, so I'm looking for a "basic" lead acid battery. I realize they should be of good quality.

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You should have two sets of batteries, the ones for the engine and the ones for the house. Which ones are we talking about?

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House are the ones I described.

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What is your normal, daily amp hour use?

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Do you have to check and and water as needed to your current batteries or are they maintenance free? I would recommend getting AGMs - just makes things so much easier for you.

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Those are likely 8d sized batteries, and yes they are very large and heavy. I bought one from Interstate a number of years ago. Somewhere there should be a part number on the battery, you can then look it up and cross reference it to other manufacturers batteries. Good luck.

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Since Cookie stays at places with electricity, he/she doesn’t really need 8d batteries.

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Thanks all for input, I'll post what we get. Btw Cookie dough is a guy who used his favorite ice cream flavor before we even had an RV. FWIW my DW and I will celebrate our 35 year wedding anniversary next month. She is the "the cherry on top" 💞

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I had an RV tech to our location for for another issue. I showed him what I had found on line. Went with 2, size 27 deep cycle. Used 2 battery boxes secured to the tray that the old ones were on. 2 more could fit on the tray if needed. This fit our budget and requirements.

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