What batteries to buy?

Hi All:

I need to replace my 2- 6v batteries. I don't really have the cash for AGM or gel types. I live in the desert and we have to replace batteries often.

So what's the current wisdom on what are good 9v batteries? How are Sam's Club batteries holding up?

Thanks -

[scrubjaysnest]

Could do with more info on how you use the batteries. AGM and Gels require non-standard chargers besides the high price. With proper charging and proper maintenance any of the 6 volt golf car batteries are fine. This has been covered in detail in several threads on the forums. It will take time to go through them.

Interstate!

Koz

How often do you charge with desulfate and equalize enabled?

My pair of Interstate 12v Marine/RV batteries were doing poorly after 3 years. I bought my external charger for $93 and have gotten an additional 3 years out of them so far.

Based on your description I am assuming you mostly boondock in the desert and rarely have hookups. If you always have hookups then your needs are very different.

[Lesherp]

When I was buying batteries last year I ended up getting golf cart batteries from Costco. They had the same specs as Trojan's and were considerably less money. So far I nave no complaints.

Sorry to take so long to answer - been on travel.

We only dry camp once a year and use a power jack. But the last time I dry camped the batteries barely made it a day with running a generator a couple of hours a day and very little usage. So I think they need to be replaced.

I think our main issue is not maintaining them properly. I need to learn how often to plug in the the TM so I don't boil off the water and how often to check the water. Then again these came with our TM in April 2007, have not been properly maintained (I'm sure) and just now having trouble holding a charge. So perhaps we got our money's worth!