Question Batteries for Travel Trailer ? Flooded Lead-Acid (FLA) or Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM)

[TucsonJack]

Hello everyone,
I'll be replacing my Flooded Lead-Acid battery on my Grand Design Imagine travel trailer soon. I've been reading about Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) batteries and would like to ask if it's OK to install an AGM battery or is it best to stick with what came with the Trailer, the Flooded Lead-Acid. Does each type of battery have its own unique characteristics and charging requirements ?
Thank you for reading my post.

 

[redbaron]

AGM would be a direct replacement for FLA.

You might consider LiPO if your charger model will support it

 

[TucsonJack]

AGM would be a direct replacement for FLA.

You might consider LiPO if your charger model will support it

Thank you redbaron.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Redbaron is right about charging characteristics but AGM's will not tolerate an equalizer charge, so read and setup your converter properly (no equalization).

 

[TucsonJack]

Thank you

 

[Wemustrv]

I switched to AGM from FLA and love it. It cut weight and eliminated much of the maintenance. My charging system is configurable to the three major types of batteries.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

I switched to AGM from FLA and love it. It cut weight and eliminated much of the maintenance. My charging system is configurable to the three major types of batteries.

Not much change in weight! It is said amp hrs is based on volume of lead. This is true unless you invest in lead/carbon technology.

 

[TucsonJack]

I switched to AGM from FLA and love it. It cut weight and eliminated much of the maintenance. My charging system is configurable to the three major types of batteries.

Thank you Wemustrv. Good to know that.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Off topic!

Where close to Tucson has quality camping!

 

[TucsonJack]

Off topic!

Where close to Tucson has quality camping!

I don't know about off grid camping or State Parks, only RV parks.

KOA Tucson is nice if you want to stay in Tucson. It's right next door to Lazy Days if you need maintenance/repairs.

Benson, Arizona, where I live, is about 35 miles east of Tucson on I-10 has some nice RV Parks.
Benson is a small railroad town. Population is about 5,500. It has a hospital and basic shopping necessities.
Sierra Vista is a 35 minute ride away for more shopping, restaurants, doctors, etc.

San Pedro RV Park in Benson on Hwy 80 has 2 swimming pools, 1 indoor and 1 outdoor, a club house with activities. It's nice.
Butterfield RV Park is in downtown Benson and it's nice. There are other RV Parks in downtown but this is the one to stay at downtown. Not sure if they have a swimming pool.
Cochise Terrace RV Park on Hwy 90 has a swimming pool, clubhouse and activities. It's nice.
Tombstone RV Park on Hwy 80 in Tombstone has a swimming pool and is nice too. We stayed here for 2 weeks in May of 2022 to do our shakedown trip with our new RV. Nice people here.
The Lakes at St. David RV Park in St David has a good reputation around here. I've driven by it and it looks nice They sell out every winter. Obey the speed limit in St David. Thank me later.
Quail Ridge RV Park on Hwy 82 in Huachuca City is new. I've driven by it a few times and looks nice.

All of the ones I listed are clean and well maintained and have websites. Some of them have full timers too.
Depending on the time of year, ask about getting a site with shade.
There are other RV Parks around here but these are the most popular, well maintained, clean, etc.
Lots to see and do down here in Cochise County.

Safe Travels.