Hi, guys,
My current 12 volt battery on our 16' Scamp is in good shape, but when it's ready to be replaced, I'd like to move to two 6 volt batteries. I'm wondering if anyone that has done this might share how they mounted them. I'm very familiar with wiring etc--just looking for ideas to go from a single to double batteries mounted on the tongue. I'd like them to be more stable and have the batteries clamped down. I'm still surprised that Scamp does not clamp the batteries down--just places them loosely in a flimsy battery box secured with 2 small bolts.
Any ideas--or pictures of current setups involving two 6 volt batteries would be greatly appreciated!
hi sean,
sorry i don't have an answer to your question. I have a scamp 19 so the battery placement is not on the tongue.
I only have an alternative thought. I have had 2 sets of 6v batteries and was unimpressed by their performance. My last batteries were interstate 225 ah 6v batteries. that gave me 225 ah 12v of which less than half was available for use. they lasted about 4 years and lost capacity until I was lucky to have them last for a couple of days. Less in cold weather. I do a lot of shoulder season camping so sunny days were rarer for me. It was a constant battle to charge them especially when there wasn't enough sun to get much solar gain. they were also heavy at 62 pounds apiece. price was around $220 each.
My latest battery is a 230 ah 12v LFP battery. Almost all of the capacity is available for use. I can easily go for 5+ days without needing to recharge. The weight of the battery is 45 pounds and was only around $100 more for twice the battery capacity. For long weekends I no longer carry solar panels and I completely stopped carrying a generator for backup.
The LFP has been a game changer for me. It may or may not be a good alternative for you.
Good luck
Wayne
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