http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicrv/ A place to discuss classic ~older~ RV's Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:39:42 GMT Bill Miller http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicrv/message/38682 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicrv/message/38682 Actually Jack, you are partially correct.Die Hard batteries are made by Johnson Controls. The same people make 80% of all the batteries. They make batteries Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:49:56 GMT RogerD http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicrv/message/38681 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicrv/message/38681 Jack - It was me who suggested a new thread for battery issues, so I am switching over as well. There are still comments on the 1978 Holiday Rambler thread, so Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:01:10 GMT Warren http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicrv/message/38680 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicrv/message/38680 I can understand the bare metal budget thing. My 1953 Airstream remodel was a very tight budget job. Keep in mind they do manufacturer 12 volt deep cycle Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:30:26 GMT RogerD http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicrv/message/38679 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicrv/message/38679 DieHard Marine Deep Cycle/RV batteries are all hybrid "dual purpose" and they don't offer any true deep cycle types. You are right that they have a straight Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:20:07 GMT neverendsat13 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicrv/message/38678 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicrv/message/38678 Help! I'd like to find a source to download the '73 Starcraft Starcruiser parts catalog and service manuals. The site members were kind enough to point me in Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:00:13 GMT RogerD http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicrv/message/38677 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicrv/message/38677 DieHard Marine Deep Cycle/RV batteries are not true deep cycle, but hybrid dual purpose types. Of easy to find brands Exide and Interstate (6V only) do sell Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:09:07 GMT Wncol2004 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicrv/message/38676 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicrv/message/38676 I have seen a few deep cycles with a CCC rating on em, which indicates they are not true Deep Cycle. My deep cycles do not have a CCC rating. -- Warren 1995 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:15:36 GMT orioneer http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicrv/message/38675 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicrv/message/38675 Bill - Unless they've changed what they do, DIE HARD uses the same plates and separaters in the cells as all the other medium-to-high priced batteries. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:36:20 GMT Bill Miller http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicrv/message/38674 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicrv/message/38674 I don't know what kind of batteries you have seen or where  in stores,but I have several rental boats and several trolling motors.I use DIE HARD batteries Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:35:36 GMT orioneer http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicrv/message/38673 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicrv/message/38673 The awnings, now I've had a look at them, are badly frayed. The smaller one over the passenger side of the coach just above the window is in the best shape of Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:35:26 GMT orioneer http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicrv/message/38672 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicrv/message/38672 Someone mentioned on the 1978 Holiday Rambler thread that RV batteries might be worth of a thread by itself. Since I wanted to get some more views on Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:35:17 GMT orioneer http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicrv/message/38671 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicrv/message/38671 John and Roger: I'm 70 years old and hoping to spend the remainder of my life in this MH if I can make it last longer than me. But I'm on an SS pension as my Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:03:51 GMT John Sargent http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicrv/message/38670 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicrv/message/38670 I found a rebuilt converter/charger on the Internet, Intellipower, price was fair, and they have multiple charger levels, still have warranty, look for ones Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:22:02 GMT ez zinger http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicrv/message/38669 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicrv/message/38669 Deep Cycle batteries should be judged by their 20 hr rating numbers + actual weight indicating amount of lead in quality manufacture.  I use heaviest L-16 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:06:43 GMT RogerD http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicrv/message/38668 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/classicrv/message/38668 Trojan batteries seem to be popular from seeing references on other RV forums, and they make a variety of types and sizes. A way you can sometimes tell if a