RV Batteries

Shran · 03-05-2009, 02:42 PM

I am lost. I am considering purchasing new batteries for my camper (22' Class A) and don't really know what to get. Currently I have one 850 amp truck battery, and a 650 amp car battery.

Basically I just want something that will not take a crap if it gets drained a few times. I understand that a deep cycle would be ideal here. I only take this thing out like 2-3 times a year and it's always at campground that have electricity, so capacity isn't really an issue.

So should I just get one deep cycle for the lights and stuff, and keep the truck battery for starting the engine? Or two deep cycles? Do deep cycles have the cajones to start the thing? The 650 car battery I have just barely does and it gets drained really fast.

Or should I just run the batteries I have?

**Jspafford** · 03-05-2009, 02:48 PM

You need a deep cycle for the cabin and a cranking battery for the motor.

I work at a RV dealership. Any other questions?

Shran · 03-05-2009, 03:41 PM

Sweet, that's what I needed to know. Thanks!

I think that's about all the questions I have right now. I am just trying to work my way through 36 years worth of hacked up wiring, burst pipes, mouse nests, and half-ass mods.

Last summer it started leaking gas really bad (like pouring out) of the carb. Pulled the engine cover and found out somebody had stuck a fuel pressure regulator in for some reason, and it had ruptured open. No idea why you'd need one for a carbed motor with mechanical fuel pumps. That is the kind of "mods" I have found all over this thing. Kind of makes me feel good to remove them.

03-05-2009, 02:42 PM	#1
Shran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rapid City SD Posts: 3,140 Rep Power: 17 iTrader: (3)	RV Batteries I am lost. I am considering purchasing new batteries for my camper (22' Class A) and don't really know what to get. Currently I have one 850 amp truck battery, and a 650 amp car battery. Basically I just want something that will not take a crap if it gets drained a few times. I understand that a deep cycle would be ideal here. I only take this thing out like 2-3 times a year and it's always at campground that have electricity, so capacity isn't really an issue. So should I just get one deep cycle for the lights and stuff, and keep the truck battery for starting the engine? Or two deep cycles? Do deep cycles have the cajones to start the thing? The 650 car battery I have just barely does and it gets drained really fast. Or should I just run the batteries I have? __________________ 1986 Ranger XL 4x4, 302, NP435/205, HP D44, RCV shafts, 8.8 Lock-rite/lsd, 4.10 gears, 35" BFG M/T --- Build Thread 1996 Ranger XLT 4x2, 2.3, M5OD 1986 F150 4x2 302/T18 1985 F250 4x4 460/T19
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Jspafford Logan Andrew Feb 17, 2012 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Canal Winchester, Ohio Year: 1989 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II Engine: 2.9L Class: 4x4 Used For: Getting Passed Posts: 8,002 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (15)	You need a deep cycle for the cabin and a cranking battery for the motor. I work at a RV dealership. Any other questions? __________________ 1989 Bronco II, 2.9L, Manual Trans and T-case, Manual hubs \| 2004 Tahoe Z71, 5.3L 4L60E, AutoTrac 4WD, Leather, Bose, DVD, Loaded \| 2009 Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison Crew Cab Long Bed 5" MBRP Straight Pipe, EFI Live Tuned by Longhorn Fab Shop.
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03-05-2009, 03:41 PM	#3
Shran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rapid City SD Posts: 3,140 Rep Power: 17 iTrader: (3)	Sweet, that's what I needed to know. Thanks! I think that's about all the questions I have right now. I am just trying to work my way through 36 years worth of hacked up wiring, burst pipes, mouse nests, and half-ass mods. Last summer it started leaking gas really bad (like pouring out) of the carb. Pulled the engine cover and found out somebody had stuck a fuel pressure regulator in for some reason, and it had ruptured open. No idea why you'd need one for a carbed motor with mechanical fuel pumps. That is the kind of "mods" I have found all over this thing. Kind of makes me feel good to remove them. __________________ 1986 Ranger XL 4x4, 302, NP435/205, HP D44, RCV shafts, 8.8 Lock-rite/lsd, 4.10 gears, 35" BFG M/T --- Build Thread 1996 Ranger XLT 4x2, 2.3, M5OD 1986 F150 4x2 302/T18 1985 F250 4x4 460/T19
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