I currently have 2 x 250AH Deep cycle VRLA batteries that have lasted me almost 8 years.
They are now ready to be replaced and I am looking at the Trojan T125 traction batteries.
I am thinking about getting 4 of these to give me 500AH again. My first question is; are these the Rolls Royce of Batteries? Or are their better traction/deep cycle batteries available? They seem a bit on the light side weight wise to me?
Now I have never had normal batteries in my van I have always gone for the zero maintenance sealed types so have never researched this subject.
Can any one suggest a good article on battery maintenance specifically aimed at traction batteries that will see light usage and rare deep cycle discharges. I try to keep my batteries topped up as much as I can hence the long life of my last batch.
Does anyone know what kind of venting I will need for these? What is the best way to do it etc etc.
My van is a self build so I can do any and all modifications myself and easily.
Also are Tayna a good company to deal with? can anyone recommend a better supplier. I don't mind paying a few quid more for good service.
Thanks for any and all advice.
They are now ready to be replaced and I am looking at the Trojan T125 traction batteries.
I am thinking about getting 4 of these to give me 500AH again. My first question is; are these the Rolls Royce of Batteries? Or are their better traction/deep cycle batteries available? They seem a bit on the light side weight wise to me?
Now I have never had normal batteries in my van I have always gone for the zero maintenance sealed types so have never researched this subject.
Can any one suggest a good article on battery maintenance specifically aimed at traction batteries that will see light usage and rare deep cycle discharges. I try to keep my batteries topped up as much as I can hence the long life of my last batch.
Does anyone know what kind of venting I will need for these? What is the best way to do it etc etc.
My van is a self build so I can do any and all modifications myself and easily.
Also are Tayna a good company to deal with? can anyone recommend a better supplier. I don't mind paying a few quid more for good service.
Thanks for any and all advice.