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Switch to AGM and consolidate battery bays

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MapNerd

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Location
Prince William, VA
RV Year
2020
RV Make
Newmar
RV Model
Ventana 4326
RV Length
43
TOW/TOAD
2020 Ford F-150
Fulltimer
Yes
Switch the diesel and luxury lineup house batteries to AGM batteries and move all batteries to a single, sealed bay.

This would open up what is currently the chassis battery bay for other uses. Perhaps the bay could be sealed and the oasis could be put there so that we don’t have silly results like exhaust exiting under slides or being too low to the ground. It could be exhausted to the rear of the coach instead, you know - where exhaust should be expected or maybe run up the back of the coach behind the fiberglass and exhaust at the roof, like a built-in gen-turi!
 
I agree with AGM-sealed batteries. These lead batteries need constant corrosion maintenance. If not checked the corrosion will eat away at the battery frame.
 
I agree with AGM-sealed batteries. These lead batteries need constant corrosion maintenance. If not checked the corrosion will eat away at the battery frame.
My LA batteries also use a lot of water. Probably because I have solar and relying on it causes a lot of charges and discharges but its something I can’t ignore. When these batteries finally die, I’ll switch to AGMs. Also a much smaller propane tank since I only use it for the stove top but its sized for a furnace and water heater, and that will make room for more batteries. If I have enough vertical clearance I’ll buy 8 of these: GPL-6CT AGM Battery - Lifeline Batteries They are 13” high but have the same footprint as GC2.
 

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