Battery Options??

[drewy]

I'm looking at an AGM deep cycle battery for our van, has anyone used one and have any advice?

What other types of battery are you guys using and what do you think of them?

Cheers!

 

[chartrock]

I have a 120A/H AGM buried under the wardrobe in my van. I can just forget it is there except for an occasional voltage check. They don't give off fumes, don't leak, don't require any topping up and are so damn heavy they help keep the back of the van down. eace:

Wouldn't swap it for any other type.

 

[Four of us]

We have ordered solar for our 17-56-2 from Jayco. The salesperson advised us to go with the AGM battery as it will outlast any other battery and a lot better quality and last longer.

 

[drewy]

I have a 120A/H AGM buried under the wardrobe in my van. Wouldn't swap it for any other type.

Do you know if they make a battery box large enough for the 120Hr battery? Although it sounds like an AGM battery would be ok without one at all.

 

[bully66672]

I had a Remco battery in my hawk for 6 years without any drama. The main thing is to ensure you look after your battery by keeping it charged while not in use. I would occasionally let my battery run down and then recharge using the caravan charger. I only ever used the standard charger supplied with the van.
I can't see any issues without having a battery box. I would have the battery tied down though.
The cheapest place I found batteries in Melbourne
is Indipendant Battery Distributors (IBD) in Little Boundary Road Laverton.
I have purchased a few batteries from these guys over the years and they were always cheaper than the rest.
Big range of of stuff too.
Your going to love your 17.56-2 they are a great van

 

[mfexpanda]

Mine came from Jayco with a 100ah agm in a battery box. very nice too :tape:

 

[chartrock]

I ordered the van set up for a battery and told them I had a 120 ah AGM and gave them the measurements. On pick-up I handed the dealer the battery and they dropped it into a battery box already fitted under the wardrobe and then connected it up for me. All part of the hand over.

 

[straydingo]

I can't see any issues without having a battery box. I would have the battery tied down though.

I believe the purpose of the battery box is to provide a good tie down, and so that nothing else comes in contact with it, either knocking in to the sides and fatiguing the plastic, or the terminals. So if no battery box, just make sure it is still protected.

 

[boots33]

I believe the purpose of the battery box is to provide a good tie down, and so that nothing else comes in contact with it, either knocking in to the sides and fatiguing the plastic, or the terminals. So if no battery box, just make sure it is still protected.

good advice straydingo while a battery box may not be necessary it is certainly very desirable. also note that all sealed batteries have a pressure relief valve which can under abnormal circumstances discharge from the battery. While this may not be a common problem i would rather the battery in a box just in case.

 

[drewy]

Well, I've purchased a 130Amp Hr AGM Battery, now to see if a large enough box is available.

 

[drewy]

To my surprise I pulled into truck bits today and they sell a box that is perfect for the 130amp battery, now just the long wait to pick up the van so I can play with the new toys.