People ask us every day, why 6 volt RV battery? And why are two 6 volt deep cycle batteries better than two 12 volt batteries?
A 6 volt battery for RV is actually a golf cart battery because they have thicker plates inside than a 12 volt deep cycle battery.
With a thicker battery plate, the 6 volt battery is able to deliver more long term energy and sustain deep discharging and recharging.
If your RV lifestyle is traveling park to park then 12 v deep cycle battery with 80 – 100 amp hours will work fine. But if you camp in remote places and need as much stored energy as possible, you should use two, four or even six 6 volt batteries = 225 ah & 450 ah respectively.
A good 6v deep cycle battery would be Trojan battery and US battery, both mfg in California. Global deep cycle battery is a little less money but has a longer warranty.
Sealed AGM batteries would a step up from flooded until you get to the new lithium iron deep cycle batteries
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Lithium and Flooded Deep Cycle 6 volt Battery for RV if You Dry Camp
Trojan 6 Volt Battery for RV San Diego
Trojan Battery history: George Godber & Carl Speer founded Trojan Battery Company and in 1952 invented the electric golf car battery. Trojan Manufacturing Features and Benefits:
- Do not use high speed production process for plate mfg.
- Produce Cast grids with heavy Wire and Frame design.
- Maxguard Advanced Design Separator
- Use proprietary Alpha Paste on each Grid
- Rated Excellent 6 volt Battery for RV and Can Last 5-6 Years With Regular Maintenance and Care
Price for Trojan T-105 6 Volt Price $198 ea with exchange*
*Unit Price for 6 volt Trojan T-105 Batteries for Sale: $198 ea* with exchange
(Cores are required to void core charge of $20)
| Rate of Discharge: | 447 min. @ 25 Amps | 115 min @ 75 Amps |
| Amp Hours {AH}: | 225 AH at 20 Hour Rate 1350Wh |
| Weight: | 62 Lbs |
| Dimensions {L x W x H} | 10 ⅜ in x 7 ⅛ in x 10 ⅞ in |
| Cycle Life: | 630 Cycles – monthly watering |
Trojan Battery Charging and Maintenance Guide
Inexpensive 6 Volt Battery for RV $125 ea* with exchange
Trojan OEM Battery San Diego – ON BACKORDER
RV Deep Cycle Battery – 6 volt Battery for RV– Trojan Pacer Battery 210 amp hour
Trojan 6 volt Pacer Deep Cycle Battery is manufactured by Trojan as an OEM battery. It is not as robust as the T-105 but is a good value for $125 ea and a better value than the Costco 6 volt battery
* Trojan Pacer 6 volt deep cycle battery price : $125 ea *(Cores are required to void core charge of $20) 12 month warranty
Trojan 6 volt Deep Cycle Pacer Battery for Dry Camping
*Unit Price for Trojan Pacer 6 volt Battery for RV for Sale: $125 ea* with exchange
(Cores are required to void core charge of $20) Trojan 6 Volt Battery for RV
Robotically welded Global Brand 6 Volt Deep Cycle Battery for RV. In stock price $125 ea with core
Very well made battery from Korea. Has a two year free replacement warranty
Click Here for Guide to Connecting 6 volt Batteries to Increase Battery Capacity
How to Test Batteries
Voltage on a fully charged battery in good condition will read 2.12 to 2.15 volts per cell (about 12.75 volts for a 12 volt battery, or 6.40 for a 6 volt) Specific Gravity Readings to determine State of Charge:12.75 & Above = 100% Charged
- 12.60 to 12.74 = 85 to 100% Charged
- 12.40 to 12.59 = 75 to 85% Charged
- 12.20 to 12.39 = 50 to 75% Charged
- 12.00 to 12.19 = 25 to 50% Charged
- 12.00 & Below = Fully Discharged
When you test a battery with a hydrometer, you are measuring the amount of sulfuric acid in the electrolyte. If your reading is low, that means the battery chemistry that makes electrons is lacking.
Q. So, where is the missing sulfur? A. Resting on the battery plates waiting to be released back into the electrolyte when the battery is recharged.
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6 Volt Battery for RV AGM San Diego
Non Spill, Sealed – Maintenance Free AGM 224 AH 6 Volt Battery for RV by Leoch (OE for Polaris)
Leoch LDC6-224 Battery for Sale San Diego
Rated Excellent 6 Volt Battery for RV Can Last 5-6 Years When Maintained with Solar or Shore Power
Sealed AGM batteries have less internal resistance so they recharge much quicker and have a slower rate of discharge.
The non-spill AGM battery technology is corrosion free due to lack of consistent gassing when under charge
Price for Leoch 6 Volt $290 ea with exchange*
*Unit Price for Leoch AGM 6 volt Battery for RV for Sale: $290 ea* with exchange
(Cores are required to void core charge of $20) Leoch 6 Volt Battery
Charge setpoints: 2.21 VPC Float charge; 2.42 VPC Absorb charge
| Rate of Discharge: | 110 min @ 75 Amps |
| Amp Hours {AH}: | 224 AH at 20 Hour Rate |
| Weight: | 66 Lbs |
| Dimensions {L x W x H} | 10.25 in x 7.06 in x 10.94 in |
| Cycle Life: | 1200 to 30% DOD |
Lifeline Battery 6 Volt Battery for RV Non Spill, Sealed – Maintenance Free
Rated Best 6 Volt Battery for RV Can Last 5-8 Years When Maintained with Solar or Shore Power
Price for Lifeline GPL-4CT 6 Volt $415 ea with exchange*
*Unit Price for Lifeline AGM 6 volt Battery for RV for Sale: $415 ea* with exchange
(Cores are required to void core charge of $15) Lifeline 6 Volt Battery
| Rate of Discharge: | 492 min @ 25 Amps |
| Amp Hours {AH}: | 220 AH at 20 Hour Rate |
| Weight: | 66 Lbs |
| Dimensions {L x W x H} | 10.28 in x 7.06 in x 9.92 in |
| Cycle Life: | 850 |
All Lifeline deep-cycle batteries are hand-made in the USA and are Coast Guard approved. They are designed to deliver industry leading reserve capacities and life-cycle capabilities. The perfect combination of premium quality materials and perfected proprietary processes have catapulted Lifeline to an industry leader in value and customer satisfaction. All Lifeline deep cycle batteries are backed with an industry leading warranty.
Connecting Batteries in Series Parallel
Connecting 6 volt battery for RV Deep Cycle Batteries in Series and Parallel Guide Click Here
For Charger Voltage Settings Click Here
Lithium Battery Replacement for RV
RV Battery for RV San Diego
Dakota 12V 100Ah Battery 1280 Watt Hours. Price $799 ea In Stock
12.99 in (330mm) L x 6.77 in (172mm) W x 8.66 in (220mm) H. Group 27 equivalent.
Battery weight 32 lbs
80% capacity for 2,000 cycles in recommended conditions. The typical SLA has 500 cycles.
Dakota Battery In Stock. DL 12V 200Ah battery price $1499
12v 200Ah 2400Wh. LiFePO4 chemistry has a flat voltage curve, meaning this battery
has twice as much usable capacity as a lead acid (SLA, AGM) battery with the same rating.
SIZE & WEIGHT
Dakota 12v 200ah battery 20.6” x 9.3” x 8.66” (522 x 238 x 220 mm). 59 lbs (26.7 kg)
STORAGE CAPACITY
200 amp hours (Ah) 2400 watt hours. Dakota lithium batteries can be series for 24v and 48v
LIFESPAN/LIFECYCLES
Up to 80% capacity for 3,000 cycles in recommended conditions. Half-life (50% capacity) of 6,000 re-charge cycles (Typical SLA has 500 cycles). Backed up by an 11 year warranty.
DISCHARGE
200 A max continuous, 300 A max 10-second pulse. 9.0 V max discharge, 11.0 V max recommended discharge.
FREE LIFEPO4 CHARGER INCLUDED
Free 10 Amp (A) charger included. Dakota Lithium batteries like to be charged at 14.4 volts, higher than AGM or lead acid. Lead acid chargers will work, but will only charge the battery to 80% of capacity. Upgrade to a 20 Amp charger for 2X faster charge time.
SAFE & RELIABLE
Includes active BMS protection circuit that handles cell balancing, low voltage cutoff, high voltage cutoff, short circuit protection and high temperature protection for increased performance and longer life
MFG in USA, Big Battery company is located in Chatsworth, CA.
DCB visited the company in 2019 to meet with the owner and engineers. BigBattery uses a variety of lithium battery cells: A123, Samsung, CATL with an advanced BMS. Most BB model batteries are drop in ready and can be sold with a new lithium battery charger. Installation is simple and multiple Youtube installation videos have been created.
10 year warranty offered from BigBattery.com
DCB is a retail outlet for BigBattery.
- Longer Range
- 10 year warranty with BigBattery.com
- 75% Less Weight
- Designed to Fit most RV and Trailers currently using 6 volt golf cart batteries
- Zero Maintenance
- 2X Longer Cycle Life
Price for BigBattery Lithium Owl 12 Volt $979 with exchange*
Note: will fit most comparts currently using two or more 6 v deep cycle batteries.
Not to be used for exterior applications ie battery boxes on trailers
12V Power Info:
170Ah 2.17kWh energy without decrease power as batteries discharge
The BigBattery Owl kit consists of:
- One BigBattery 12v 170Ah lithium battery
- SB50 parallel cable
- Positive and negative busbars
- BigBattery link: https://bigbattery.com/products/12v-owl-lifepo4-170ah-2-176kwh/
Bigbattery Owl Tech Spec
| PDF Download | Click Here |
| Chemistry: | LiFePO4 (New) |
| Battery Configuration: | 4S (Series) |
| Voltage: | 12V |
| Ah Capacity: | 170Ah |
| kWh Capacity: | 2.176kWh |
| Wh Capacity: | 2176Wh |
| Max Continuous Discharge Current: | 175A |
| Max Continuous Power: | 2240W |
| Max Discharge Peak Current: | 350A (6 Seconds) |
| Voltage Range: | 9.8 – 14.6V |
| Max Charge Voltage: | 14.6V |
| Max Charge Current: | 175A |
| Charge Temp Range (°C): | 0°C (32°F) / 35°C (95°F) |
| Discharge Temp Range (°C): | -30°C (-22°F) / 55°C (131°F) |
| Optimal Discharge Temp. Range: | 15°C (59°F) / 35°C (95°F) |
| Storage Temp: | -20°C (-4°F) / 35°C (95°F) (Max 6 Months) |
| Weight: | 47 (LBS) |
| Dimensions: | (L): 10.25″ (W): 7.5″ (H) 13.1″ |
| Safety Features: | BMS (Battery Management System) Over Voltage, Under Voltage, Over-Current (Thermal Management System), Safety Fuse (300A) |
| Max battery Connections: | Series: Not Series Capable Parallel: (YES) ☑ Cap x (8) |
BigBattery 12V Water Proof Lithium Battery SEAL
Price for BigBattery Lithium Seal 12 Volt $1689 with exchange*
Note: will fit most comparts currently using two or more 6 v deep cycle batteries.
Designed to be used for exterior applications ie battery boxes on trailers
12V Power Info:
228Ah 3.0kWh energy without decrease power as batteries discharge
The BigBattery Seal kit consists of:
- One BigBattery 12v 228Ah lithium battery
- SB50 parallel cable
- Positive and negative busbars
- BigBattery link: https://bigbattery.com/products/12v-seal-lifepo4-228ah-3-0kwh/
BigBattery Seal Tech Spec
| PDF Download | Click Here |
| Chemistry: | LiFePO4 (New) |
| Battery Configuration: | 4S (Series) |
| Voltage: | 12V |
| Ah Capacity: | 228Ah |
| kWh Capacity: | 3.018kWh |
| Wh Capacity: | 3018Wh |
| Max Continuous Discharge Current: | 175A |
| Max Continuous Power: | 2240W |
| Max Discharge Peak Current: | 350A (6 Seconds) |
| Voltage Range: | 9.8 – 14.6V |
| Max Charge Voltage: | 14.6V |
| Max Charge Current: | 175A |
| Charge Temp Range (°C): | 0°C (32°F) / 35°C (95°F) |
| Discharge Temp Range (°C): | -30°C (-22°F) / 55°C (131°F) |
| Optimal Discharge Temp. Range: | 15°C (59°F) / 35°C (95°F) |
| Storage Temp: | -20°C (-4°F) / 35°C (95°F) (Max 6 Months) |
| Weight: | 52 (LBS) |
| Dimensions: | (L): 9.6″ (W): 7.6″ (H) 13.1″ |
| Safety Features: | Safety Fuse (300A) BMS (Battery Management System) Over Voltage, Under Voltage, Over-Current Thermal Management System & Built-In Fire Suppressions System, |
| Max battery Connections: | Series: Not Series Capable Parallel: (YES) ☑ Cap x (8) |
TRITON 12V LFP 100Ah 1.28kWh
Price for Triton Lithium 12 Volt $750 with exchange*
Note: will fit most comparts currently using 12v or 6 v deep cycle batteries.
Designed to be used for exterior applications ie battery boxes on trailers
12V Power Info:
100Ah 1.28kWh energy without decrease power as batteries discharge
Tech Spec
| PDF Download | Click Here |
| Chemistry: | LiFePO4 (New) |
| Battery Configuration: | 4S (Series) |
| Voltage: | 12V |
| Ah Capacity: | 100Ah |
| kWh Capacity: | 1.28kWh |
| Wh Capacity: | 1280Wh |
| Max Continuous Discharge Current: | 100A |
| Recommended Low Volt Disconnect | 11 volts |
| Max Discharge Peak Current: | 260A (5 Seconds) |
| BMS Discharge Voltage Cut Off: | 8.8V |
| Max Charge Voltage: | 14.6V |
| Max Charge Current: | 100A |
| Charge Temp Range (°C): | 0°C (32°F) / 45°C (113°F) |
| Discharge Temp Range (°C): | -20°C (-4°F) / 60°C (140°F) |
| BMS High Temp. Cut Off: | 75°C (167°F) |
| Storage Temp: | -5°C (23°F) / 35°C (95°F) (Max 6 Months) |
| Weight: | 26 (LBS) |
| Dimensions: | (L): 10.25″ (W): 6.75″ (H) 9″ |
| Safety Features: | Safety Fuse (300A) BMS (Battery Management System) Over Voltage, Under Voltage, Over-Current Thermal Management System & Built-In Fire Suppressions System, |
| Max battery Connections: | Series: Not Series Capable Parallel: (YES) ☑ Cap x (8) |