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05-16-2015, 09:05 AM
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Best place for RV batteries in Red Deer?
I just picked up a new camper and it needs 2 new batteries (im hearing lots of good things about dual 6 volts......)
wondering where would be the best place to find a couple...?
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05-16-2015, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Nate_K1500
I just picked up a new camper and it needs 2 new batteries (im hearing lots of good things about dual 6 volts......)
wondering where would be the best place to find a couple...?
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Costco, been using them since I've had my 5th wheel...I also use 2 six volts, only way to go..
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05-16-2015, 09:11 AM
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I think that napa has their yearly battery sale on now
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05-16-2015, 09:26 AM
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I'd assume the connection for two six volt batteries would be in series?
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05-16-2015, 09:37 AM
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I'd assume the connection for two six volt batteries would be in series?
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you would be right.
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05-16-2015, 09:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stefk
I'd assume the connection for two six volt batteries would be in series?
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You would assume correctly.
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05-16-2015, 09:39 AM
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well ill have to check Costco, hopefully find a couple of 6 volters there if not ill see if napa or auto value has something, theres always Canadian Tire with those blue topped AGM's but they are like $300 each for 12v's
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05-16-2015, 09:49 AM
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I get all mine from Walmart. Best warranty out there and I've tested it with great satisfaction.
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05-16-2015, 10:04 AM
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Another for Costco, and I hear walmart is good too, But you can try The battery doctors in the north end, call for prices.
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05-16-2015, 10:06 AM
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Costco , canadian tire their batteries are made by exide and canada wide warranty .
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05-16-2015, 10:06 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MountainTi
I think that napa has their yearly battery sale on now
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X2
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05-16-2015, 11:30 AM
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I've been treated well at battery doctors north end red deer.
Good quality and real knowledge for any questions you have.
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05-16-2015, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Rancid Crabtree
I've been treated well at battery doctors north end red deer.
Good quality and real knowledge for any questions you have.
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I bet they really know their stuff, but hows the pricing compare to places like can tire and Costco? I think ive only been in there once, years ago
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05-16-2015, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Nate_K1500
I bet they really know their stuff, but hows the pricing compare to places like can tire and Costco? I think ive only been in there once, years ago
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It'd be worth checking around but I've found them to be competitive.
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05-16-2015, 05:28 PM
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ill give them a call Tuesday and see what they have for sure, might stop by Costco tonight after work and see if they have anything in stock.
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05-16-2015, 05:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nate_K1500
ill give them a call Tuesday and see what they have for sure, might stop by Costco tonight after work and see if they have anything in stock.
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I was at costco yesturday.
Battery choices were slim.
Another vote for battery doctors.
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05-16-2015, 06:28 PM
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Canadian Energy has shop in North end of town as well. I buy all my work batteries there, not sure what there retail prices are like but wholesale comparable or cheaper than batter doctors. May be worth giving them a call to check.
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05-16-2015, 10:01 PM
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X2 on the battery doctors. Picked up a new battery for the trailer from them in the fall. Prices seemed to be comparable and they could actually answer the questions I had.
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05-17-2015, 06:30 AM
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seems like a lot of votes for battery doctors.
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05-17-2015, 07:57 AM
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Two 6's are always better than one 12 and the Trojan T105's are the best of the best when it comes to 6 volt batteries. They WILL out perform any other brand but they are also $200 each. Trick is to never let them go below a 50% charge. They will last you years and years when cared for properly. Take them inside for the winter and keep them fully charged. Don't worry about putting them on concrete, that myth no longer applies to today's batteries.
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05-17-2015, 08:10 AM
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Who sells the Trojan brand?
Ive heard great things about them...just haven't seen them in a store.
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05-17-2015, 09:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by madatter
Who sells the Trojan brand?
Ive heard great things about them...just haven't seen them in a store.
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Battery world.
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05-17-2015, 10:43 AM
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I wish some of these companies put prices on their websites
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05-17-2015, 10:45 AM
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Two 6v's are apparently better than three 12v's from what I've read...
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05-17-2015, 11:12 AM
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Battery doctors will have the trogans
The service at the big retailers is so variable, and often the staff don't know anything.
I once had a new battery that wouldn't hold charge long at all, I took it back to the big box store, but it tests fine on volt meter so they insist it's just fine. I now have a new battery that they won't warranty but also won't do its job.
The staff don't know how to load test a battery.
At one of the battery shops I expect with their knowledge they get the cause of issues and offer a solution.
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05-17-2015, 11:13 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nate_K1500
Two 6v's are apparently better than three 12v's from what I've read...
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All things being equal the two 6 volt batteries will have much more storage capacity.
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05-17-2015, 11:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nate_K1500
Two 6v's are apparently better than three 12v's from what I've read...
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Better than ONE 12 volt. Not three. Three 12 volts would give much more Ah's than two 6's.
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05-17-2015, 02:01 PM
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well I currently have 2 X 12-volts ones cracked in half and ones acidy as all hell and hasn't been charged in a couple years by the looks of it. so id like to replace both with something.... not sure to do 2 new 12-volts or 2 new 6-volts or 4 new 6 volts? don't want to spend over $450
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05-17-2015, 04:27 PM
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You definately don't need four 6 volts. You'll know why when you heft them and also why they last longer because of the plates. Furnace on cold nights would shut down with 12 volts and two sixes won't. All trailers should be sold with two sixes vice the 12's but 12's save the builders money. Anyone purchasing from a dealer should insist on two sixes. Most dealers will accomodate you for a sale.
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