Even if you have enough battery capacity to run the fridge for a little while is it wise? I thought deep cycle batteries didn't like being drained down quickly?
Hi Jim,
We are only talking a couple of hours at the most. I have had this set up for 5 years on my Eagle & the battery still holds a charge well. The AGM battery I have was quoted to me to have a life span of up to 10 years. I guess I'll find out soon enough. But it seems to handle it OK.
Of course If I stopped longer than that I would turn on the gas or at least turn the fridge off for a longer roadside stop. As yet in my travels I haven't had to do this.
By the way these batteries also power my engel in the car. I thought it was the purpose of deep cycle batteries to run fridges & other accessories (other than cranking batteries)
Paul
Hi Paul Iam no battery expert hence why I asked the question just something Ive heard, same as running AGMs undress the bonnet. If you have had 5 yrs that's a reasonable run.
Oops,
Aren't you supposed to run AGM batteries under the bonnet? I hadn't heard that either & like you I am no expert. I have one as my Aux battery in the car, it's the same as the one in the van. Both are the same age & still going well.
I bought AGM because I was told they handle vibration better than other batteries, didn't consider under bonnet temps........
I'm guessing that would be the problem there.
I'm selling my battery with the Eagle so I will be getting a new one for the Expanda. So a fresh one should ensure I dont have any problems with the new set up.
Thanks for the info,
Paul
What do Jayco charge for the Remco & how many Amp hour is it?
Paul
$300 and 100amp hour (guess)