I could use some help here. Can someone here help me figure out what size batteries will fit into the 2 basement House Battery compartments of my 2006/2007 LTV?
When I purchased it in 2012, I knew Absolutely Nothing about RV's, Boats, Traveling, (Long Story)...anyway the batteries had a problem, so i replaced one. Then both had a problem a few years later, so I went to Autozone (I know, stupid) and got 2 different size Batteries, a Duralast 27DP-DL and a 29DP-DL. One is 12 1/16 in x 6 13/16 in (8 7/8 in high) and the other is 13 1/8" x6 11/16" x (9 1/8" high). These never seemed to work properly and since they are dropped down into their compartments and are HEAVY, and I didn't/don't have a way to gauge the battery capacity/usage - I just muddled along until they (one) of them is done.
Now, I want to get 2 that are the same size and I'm debating on having as much amp hours that I can get that will fit into the boxes or go the less expensive way (because I may not be keeping my Van for that much longer). So, I've found a Lifeline GPL-31XT for $360 each online with free shipping AND 5 year warranty or I can go to a local place where he is offering a Deka 831DT AGM for $234 with only a 1 year warranty. THIS is all based on IF my sprinter house battery boxes will hold a Group 31 Battery. Otherwise I have to go back to a Group 29 and search. I do have Victron(?) battery monitor, and I'm hoping to somehow get it installed at the same time as the batteries, so I won't be using the generator in the dark (so to speak) anymore.
I'd also like to mention that I ran my propane generator and ran out of oil...So, after the batteries are replaced, that clearly comes next. NOT to mention that I ran the vehicle air conditioner (unbeknownst to me) w/o freon, and so it looks as though that is going to be the 3rd major expense...besides the suspension seems a bit squeaky! Oy! Clearly, a new thread for each may be helpful after I get the battery problem resolved!
Thanks if you read this far!
Kindly,
Candy
When I purchased it in 2012, I knew Absolutely Nothing about RV's, Boats, Traveling, (Long Story)...anyway the batteries had a problem, so i replaced one. Then both had a problem a few years later, so I went to Autozone (I know, stupid) and got 2 different size Batteries, a Duralast 27DP-DL and a 29DP-DL. One is 12 1/16 in x 6 13/16 in (8 7/8 in high) and the other is 13 1/8" x6 11/16" x (9 1/8" high). These never seemed to work properly and since they are dropped down into their compartments and are HEAVY, and I didn't/don't have a way to gauge the battery capacity/usage - I just muddled along until they (one) of them is done.
Now, I want to get 2 that are the same size and I'm debating on having as much amp hours that I can get that will fit into the boxes or go the less expensive way (because I may not be keeping my Van for that much longer). So, I've found a Lifeline GPL-31XT for $360 each online with free shipping AND 5 year warranty or I can go to a local place where he is offering a Deka 831DT AGM for $234 with only a 1 year warranty. THIS is all based on IF my sprinter house battery boxes will hold a Group 31 Battery. Otherwise I have to go back to a Group 29 and search. I do have Victron(?) battery monitor, and I'm hoping to somehow get it installed at the same time as the batteries, so I won't be using the generator in the dark (so to speak) anymore.
I'd also like to mention that I ran my propane generator and ran out of oil...So, after the batteries are replaced, that clearly comes next. NOT to mention that I ran the vehicle air conditioner (unbeknownst to me) w/o freon, and so it looks as though that is going to be the 3rd major expense...besides the suspension seems a bit squeaky! Oy! Clearly, a new thread for each may be helpful after I get the battery problem resolved!
Thanks if you read this far!
Kindly,
Candy