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Old 08-10-2012, 08:59 AM   #1
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HI. Going to install 2nd battery. I will stay with 12 volt wired in parallel. My dealer installed an Interstate and it has performed well. Looking forrecommendations. I have a Honda 2000 Gen and we have been enjoying state parks (dry camp). Any info would be appreciated. Thanks. Working towards longer trips and possible solar adds
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I installed a second battery in my fifth wheel - when dry camping and running the furnace a second battery is needed to make it through the weekend.
I installed the two 12V batteries in a dual 6V battery box I purchased on Amazon (NOCO HM426 Black Dual 6V Commercial Battery Box). The box interior was just a little larger than I needed so I put a small piece of styro foam between the two batteries. I cut off the the vent connection off my old battery box and attached it to the new box (pop rivets and RTV to seal it). I purchased the cables for connecting the two batteries at Auto Zone (easier than making my them and they make a good fit up). The new battery box is in the same area as the old one so I could use the existing vent connection. I used 4 bolts to hold the box in place (the old box used 4 screws - plugged the old holes with RV roof repair tape and RTV and then painted)

When I dry camp and need AC power I take along a 4000 watt yamaha generator. Needed it when we went to the races at Watkins Glen the end of June. Ran the air a couple times during the day to cool down the RV. Looking to purchase a 2000 watt Honda generator for when I don't need or take the 4000 watt generator.

I would send some pictures but my fifth wheel is at the shop for bedroom slide repairs. When I get it back I can send you pictures if needed.



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Hey thanks Bob. You have given me help and info before. Yourdescriptionisgreatno need for pics. I had not decided about the battery box so that is good info. A neighbordoesn'tuse a covered battery box or specific vent, thinks itsunnecessary. Not sure about that one? Whaty battery MFG are you liking? Thanks again
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My batteries are in the enclosed compartment in the front and the original was vented so I figured I would vent the 6V box too.

Have had good luck with Interstate batteries - Have used in trailers that we have owned since 2003 when we went back to fifth wheels.

Used Trojan 6V batteries in motor homes (Bounder - 1991 to 2003)

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Bob,Can you postsome pictures of your modification. Thanks

P.S. I have family that live in Keesesville; is that close to you. Just wondering ?Edited by: Papa-T
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Bob,Can you postsome pictures of your modification. Thanks

P.S. I have family that live in Keesesville; is that close to you. Just wondering ?

Will take some pictures when I get the RV home.

Keesesville is near lake Champlain - about 300 mile drive from us. We have taken a ferry near there to Burlington,VT. Also, camped at the Ausable Chasm KOA many years ago.

Oswego is located along Lake Ontario - lake effect snow country.

Question - what type of slide do you have on your CF30ES bedroom?




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My first trailer came with two interstate batteries in parallel. At the time I lived in a desert climate.I often would leave my RV parked for longer than I would have liked without A/C availability. When I want to go out I need the batteries to retain enough power to keep the refrigerator going for 36 hours, of course the smoke and carbon monixide detectors are powered also. I found that the two interstate batteries would loose power expecially if setting a long time. I replaced them with one Sears platinum deep cycle. I tried only one as it was about $200. This battery had a 3 year free replacment, guaranteed to retain charge for 2 years stored. Once I put that battery in I never had a dead battery issue again, I also never had a reason toadd the second battery. When I need to replace my battery in my Rushmore, I'm heading to sears.

Ilike to save mony as everyone else does, but have found a battery is not the place to do it.

Good Luck and safe travels.
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Ilike to save mony as everyone else does, but have found a battery is not the place to do it.

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I agree with Sportsfan949.
When we got our trailer, I had the dealer install another 12V interstate. That was not a good choice. I found them to be a very poor battery for holding a charge for any length of time. I switched over to Trojan's. Two (2) 6V T105. There is no comparison.
My advise would be for anyone thinking they need/want more battery----get rid of the interstate and go with a "GOOD" set of 6V deep cycles.
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Reason for going with a

NOCO HM426 Black Dual 6V Commercial Battery Box – when the 12 V

batteries die I can easily switch to the Trojan T105 battery.
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Hey Lloyd any pics of your t-105 set up? Bob thanks for the tip on that battery box.
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Thanks Lloyd. Very nice, great pics!
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