markandrenita
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I am thinking of putting 2 6volt golf cart batteries(in series) in our 3400rl, to replace the one 12 volt deep cycle. Has anyone done this?
Clear skies,
Mark and Renita
Clear skies,
Mark and Renita
We added 4 T-105's that we keep charged with a 125 watt solar panel. This is in addition to the 12 deep cycle that came with the unit. We have them on a switch that allows us to charge all five batteries or they can be isolated, works quite well, and gives the ability to bookdock much longer without using the gen set.
I have a 3400 and installed 2-6v batteries in place of the original 12v. I put a double-sized battery box in the right side of the front compartment (generator box is on the left) and ran new longer cables replacing the original.If you do, where will you locate them? I have a 2008 3400RL & there doesn't seem to be much space for an additional battery in the battery rack area.
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I have a 3400 and installed 2-6v batteries in place of the original 12v. I put a double-sized battery box in the right side of the front compartment (generator box is on the left) and ran new longer cables replacing the original.
Why not just add another 12v battery? Would give you more amp hours at lower cost.
We located the T105's next to the generator compartment in the front bay. The wiring runs overtop the gen. compartment to the back of the regular battery compartment, and the switch is attached to the wall just inside the main storage bay, beside the battery compartment. Every thing is connected at that point. See pictures at with this link http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/ff162/kakampers/batteries/
Yes...we installed the solar system ourselves. It is not too difficult. We also have a Morningstar solar controller which works really great keeping the batteries charged, but not over charged. Great system.
We located the T105's next to the generator compartment in the front bay. The wiring runs overtop the gen. compartment to the back of the regular battery compartment, and the switch is attached to the wall just inside the main storage bay, beside the battery compartment. Every thing is connected at that point. See pictures at with this link http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/ff162/kakampers/batteries/
Yes...we installed the solar system ourselves. It is not too difficult. We also have a Morningstar solar controller which works really great keeping the batteries charged, but not over charged. Great system.
Two sixes in series will give more amp hours than two twelves in parallel. That's the reason most people go to them. Those four in a series/parallel configuration would give lots of boondocking time. Also would add a lot of weight.