Amp hours?

@bestboff1

6 жыл бұрын

220 Ah total at 12 volts

@AdventureswithJane

6 жыл бұрын

David Robinson wow, that is awesome! Thanks for posting this. 😊

@DoItYourselfDad

6 жыл бұрын

David Robinson beat me to it, but yes they are a pretty good value for the power they provide.

@thunderstrike66

6 жыл бұрын

they say 210 @ 20 on the battery

@dalewatkins9889

5 жыл бұрын

Not sure if the Golf Cart batteries have changed for the 6V line, but today 3/24/19. The Costco batteries are showing 210 Amp hours. Not a huge difference, and I'm unsure of the change....albeit my current coach batteries are 230 Ah, I believe the 210's will be fine, as I'm going with six of these batteries, as we do boon dock fairly often.

Originally had 212 V batteries. Purchased 2 6volt Golf cart batteries from Costco best purchase I ever made.

@Maga4Lyfe

Жыл бұрын

Do they last much longer? That’s what I’m hearing and I’m going to be buying some soon as i just got a battery box for them for my rv. My two 12 volts are pretty much dead if my heater kicks on a few times through out the night. Have you noticed longer run times running your heater while boon docking?

I was at Costco yesterday in Gilbert AZ and the batteries were $93.99 with a $15 core charge, still a good dEAL.

@mondocjenson-dy8zd

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Per battery?

nice and precise explanation...looks like costco six volt batteries are on my shopping list

I see that you have a battery monitor in your trailer - my truck camper did not come with one. I now understand that they’re essential for avoiding excessive discharges (duh!) and improving battery life. I’m installing one next week. Dipping only to 5% discharge before recharging is harmful-as is regularly discharging below 50% of capacity.

I also have the Costco batteries. They are great bang for the buck. And I invested in the carry strap you mentioned. Glad I did, it’s very handy.

After reviewing all the options, went with the Costco’s thanks for the vid.

NO they're designed to go to a 50% charge and then you charge them up... in an emergency you can take them down to zero but I would not recommend it

I like the nife battery's...can drain them down to 20 percent with no problems and they last for decade's....

@dalewatkins9889

5 жыл бұрын

I've never heard of nife batteries?

Looking to replace my Travel Trailer 12v battery and was thinking about going the 6 volt golf batteries in series this time. I've never used the 6v golf batteries before. My local Costco has the Interstate 6 volt Golf batteries for $98.93 each. Not to bad a price still, but there was several negative reviews of the Interstate batteries not lasting very long on the Costco reviews. A lot of negative reviews saying the batteries only lasted less then 2 years with regular maintenance . The warranty is only good for 1 year.

Thank you, thank you, thank you... for acknowledging that golf cart batteries can be deeply cycled. You are the first person to actually state that fact on KZread. Thank you again.

@mattfinn12151

4 жыл бұрын

What the hell are you babbling on about? Golf cart batteries ARE deep cycle. Nothing to "finally acknowledge". 🤦‍♂️

Yes per battery.

put a washer under all the nuts , you will have a much better connection

Recently came across your channel. Good content, keep it up.

@DoItYourselfDad

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I notice no one ever says you have to cut the amp hours in half because you can only discharge then 50%

Costco battery (Johnson Controls, mexico) are still a flooded type battery :-(. You want hard working, long lasting, low self discharge battery? Go AGM. Mount them any way you want, upright, sideways, upside down.... Yes, AGM will cost you a bit more, but they will self discharge WAAAYYY less, charge much faster, and will out perform a flooded battery any day. Bonus: no acid to leak, no internal plate corrosion & collapse. No checking any fluids with AGM, period. Back up your AGM battery with a solar array on top of your trailer/coach, and just forget it :-D, years of hassle free service. Great channel here.

@DoItYourselfDad

6 жыл бұрын

Completely agree, AGM batteries are a much better battery.... but at three to four times the cost in most cases they may not be in everyone budget. My last trailer had an AGM battery on it, I literately never even thought about it, it was a tank and required no maintenance. Still wish I had swapped batteries before selling the trailer!

@thisspotrules3631

6 жыл бұрын

Well said! How many 6v AGM batteries would you recommend for a 200w solar system?

@marzsit9833

6 жыл бұрын

agm batteries are not only more expensive but they can be damaged easier than flooded lead-acid. you need a more expensive charge controller and don't discharge them below 70%, or they won't last any longer than flooded batteries. flooded lead-acid are much better for beginners as they are more forgiving of the mistakes that newbies make.

@nibbykitty

6 жыл бұрын

ThisSpotRules! I have a 500w, solar array, controlled by a MPPT 40A charge controller. My batteries are NEVER low. Total cost on system, self installed is about $1250 (usd).

@nibbykitty

6 жыл бұрын

ThisSpotRules! Also, I’m only using 2 AGM BATTERIES

like this simple improvement of battery replacement with golf cart equivalent. You may want to caution about discharging batteries too much. as with all LEAD ACID batteries you can only discharge to half the rated capacity; before you recharge them fully. Else you will loose the ability to get that back. So 220 AH will only get you 110 AH actual use (it sucks but its true). Many will use a charge monitor device for $100 that displays current used and voltage in an easier monitoring situation. If you dscahreg more than this, your batteries will only recharge to maybe 80% capacity next time, and worse the time after that.

@kevinj8258

6 жыл бұрын

Radiation Network - so charge that baby back up how fast ? The next day? The next hour ? In two days ?

@dalewatkins9889

5 жыл бұрын

That is true, with a 210 AH Six Volt battery, you really only have 105 AH of use per battery (which is why I'm going to use six of these 6V batteries in my coach) as you can only discharge to 50% and you then have to recharge them. If you don't, the life of the batteries will be short! I have an inverter, that let's me know when I've reached the 50% mark, but yes a 'Battery Monitor' addition is a good thing for all RV's for sure, and they aren't exceptionally costly. I saw one tested and reviewed on KZread the other day for just over $30.00, so one can really go wrong.

I have a similar fun runner. How do you get your power chord/hot cable that long to run to the opposite battery? Mine are too short from the factory

@DoItYourselfDad

3 ай бұрын

Not sure, but I got mine used so they may have been extended by the previous owner.

I've got six of them wired for a 12V inverter and they don't seem to have enough juice. Going to wire in two more and just use the crap out of them for my off grid place in Cabo and hope for the best. The rating on the 6V golf cart battery is 110 CR which doesn't make sense. Seems extremely low for a GC2 battery. These are NOT Interstate...fairly sure they actually have a Costco label on them. Yes, they're like 60 lbs each...not light.

@EarlBalentine

5 жыл бұрын

The Costco batteries are Interstate batteries.

Excellant

is this on solar?? you should say more of what your putting out here on yt... da ya think??

Good job on the viedo, very helpful.

When there is no Ampere-Hour or AH rating on the battery but a Reserve Capacity or RC rating, you can turn that rating into an AH rating. The RC rating is defined as the number of minutes a fully charged battery at 80°F or 27ºC will discharge 25 amps until the battery drops below 10.5 volts. The RC rating provides an indication of the time that a vehicle with a normal electrical load will run for if the charging system (alternator) fails. To convert RC to AH rating at the 25 amp rate, multiple RC by .4167. The battery has both the RC and AH at 20 hours written on the label. Even allowing for Peukert's Law (Google it) kicking in... 105 X .4167 does not equal 220! It's actually 43 or so AH. You've been had.

@EarlBalentine

5 жыл бұрын

The AH on the Costco 6v Interstate Batteries is 210AH.

@dalewatkins9889

5 жыл бұрын

@@EarlBalentine - Agreed, I was at Costco today, and it showed 210 AH right on their Interstate 6V battery, as of March of 2019.

How much solar do I need to 'em charged?

Bro, do you have kids? If you do, when you tell them to do the dishes.... what do they say? ..... "DoitYourselfDad!" Baahahahahah!! Nice battery swap BTW

Exactly what I need to get for my travel trailer. It has always had one 12v battery, not enough power for furnace, water pump, and a few LED lights.

@DoItYourselfDad

6 жыл бұрын

These have worked out great for us.

@EarlBalentine

5 жыл бұрын

You may need to up the size of your inverter so you have more power when upgrading to more battery power.

Does it matter if the - lead is longer than the + lead?

@DoItYourselfDad

4 жыл бұрын

No, it shouldn't

Can i use telecom batteries for solar set up? Tnx!

@principle_lecture

3 жыл бұрын

Did you get an answer somewhere? I have heard conflicting stories. I'm trying to figure out solar with battery options that aren't in the tens of thousands to put together.

How tall are these compared to normal batteries? Will they still fit in the standard camco battery boxes (that's kinda what those look like, but can't tell for sure)? I can't find dimensions for them anywhere...

@Maga4Lyfe

Жыл бұрын

No they are different size. I bought my box already for two six volts. Need batteries now lol. There taller I’ve heard

Great information, thanks. Could you expand a little bit on the hookup? I'm a newbie, so not familiar with how this all works. I see how one battery is connected to the other, but looking at the battery on the right...what is it attached to? Thanks

@DoItYourselfDad

5 жыл бұрын

Your normal trailer setup is a 12 volt system, in this case we are running two 6 volt batteries to get to 12 volts. This is called wiring is series. When batteries are wired in series you will have the negative lead to one battey hooked to the negative lead comeing out of the trailer, then the positive leave to that battery is connected to the negative lead to the next battery, the positive side of that battery is then connected to the positive lead of the trailer. Think of it like a flashlight and having two batteries touching end to end. I hope that made sense. Here'a video (not me), the very beginning explains it: kzread.info/dash/bejne/n4KlpaaNYKzafZc.html

I also used 2 x 6v Interstate GC2-ECL-UTL Deep Cycle Extreme Batteries. The specs says 115 mins @75 amps 225 Ah @ 20 Hr. Do you know what do they mean?

@DoItYourselfDad

2 жыл бұрын

That gives you the amp hours of the battery, amp hours is the capacity (how long they will run)

I have been looking at the LiFePo4 batteries but I just can't seem to get over the $1,000 each price tag on them.

@kevinj8258

6 жыл бұрын

LifePO4 batteries can discharge all the way and recharge completely. Have seen people who are using tesla batteries to do the job. Expensive, but last ten years.

@kevinj8258

6 жыл бұрын

In theory ten years for lithium batteries. In reality the environmental exposure can cut that life in half easy.

@dalewatkins9889

5 жыл бұрын

I've heard of a few still using their Lithium batteries at the 10 year mark, albeit they are only 80% of what they where originally, and most folks don't take them down much below 20@ before recharging. It's all about maintenance...take good care of them, as in not allowing water into where they are, keeping the batteries & posts clean, and you're fine. You can lay Lithium LiFeP04's on their side, on the end as well, and they will work just as good as laying them on their bottoms with no issues. I've seen them at $950. so you do have to keep a keen eye out. That is of early 2019, as they may come down as time goes by as well.

"My old ones were probably 10 years old". Right, they were not from Costco. You will be lucky to get 2 years out of the Costco 6 volt batteries. I am on my 3rd cycle of them, and they last @ 14 months. I kept thinking that it was me until I did some research. Check the reviews on the Costco website, and you will see that the only positive reviews are from people who just installed them. Those of us who have used them for a while do NOT recommend them. PS: The "Interstate" label is just that. Made by whomever gets the contract....

@DoItYourselfDad

4 жыл бұрын

Im past two years now.... still running strong.

@edog1955

4 жыл бұрын

I did learn that “equalizing” them every month or so is helpful.

Isn’t two 6v 50ah is same as one 12v 100ah for example? Stream of power voltage is different. But doesn’t really increase capacity??

@DoItYourselfDad

Жыл бұрын

Yes, but 6v golf cart batteries are usually 120-150ah, most deep cycle 12v batteries are 70-80ah. So you are almost doubling your capacity going with 6v golf cart batteries.

@serega4087

Жыл бұрын

@@DoItYourselfDad you wrong because 2 6v batteries total 150ah is same as one 12v 75ah because current twice stronger

@DoItYourselfDad

Жыл бұрын

You are incorrect. Two 6v batteries wired in series (like in the video) makes 12 volts. With double the capacity.

Are 2 6v Golf cart batteries in parallel better than 2-12v marine batteries in parallel? I would think that 2-12v's would last longer or no?

@DoItYourselfDad

3 жыл бұрын

Not necessarily, you need to look at the actual capacity of each battery that you’re using. I want with 2 6v batteries because for the same price I could get more capacity with a 6 V on the 12 V.

@user-qw1yp9el5y

Жыл бұрын

Isn’t two 6v 50ah is same as one 12v 100ah for example? Stream of power voltage is different. But doesn’t really increase capacity??

i like your videos

@DoItYourselfDad

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

What is the Amp Hours rated on these batteries?

@DoItYourselfDad

2 жыл бұрын

210

You do t compare same type batteries just because they look a like!! Why don’t you actually be more helpful and compare their amp hour ratings! Something a lot more useful to RVers relying on solar and batteries for long ten use and not the fact it’s cheaper. They are cheaper for a reason! Quality and specs both! Your older US2200s are far superior than these interstate/Costco ones.

This whole wiring in 'series' isn't making any sense. How does running a Positive to a Negative NOT spark, short out and burn the house down? Hasn't anyone ever hooked up a battery charger backwards, or even hitting the power wire of a 12v light to a piece of metal? Everyone's doing it, but it just doesn't make sense. I truly don't understand how you can hook up a + on a battery to the - of another battery. I run 4 batteries our semi's and you don't DARE touch a + to that of another batteries -. Really bad things happen. Someone please explain??

@DoItYourselfDad

4 жыл бұрын

It’s not different than putting batteries in a flashlight, you’re touching positive to negative. Your confusing running batteries and series and shorting them out.

How many AH are these 6 volt batteries? Thanks. Ken

@NYCamper62

Жыл бұрын

Late on the reply but these are 210 @ 20ah. Something else I might add as I use to work for Interstate and stock these at Costco & B.J.'s btw, these are B rated or budget GC2's. Interstate has been contracting with Trojan Batteries since `16. Same quality in manufacturing just slightly lower ah.

Just a heads up! Got off the chat with a Costco chat rep. They do not list RV batteries on their website.

@EarlBalentine

5 жыл бұрын

I adgree with donklaing, I could not find rv batteries on their web site.

@DoItYourselfDad

5 жыл бұрын

@@EarlBalentine These are not RV batteries, they are 6V golf cart batteries.

@dalewatkins9889

5 жыл бұрын

@@DoItYourselfDad - Correct! They aren't stated as RV batteries, just as 'Golf Cart' batteries. 210 AH Interstate batteries, which any and all RV's can use if correctly hooked up for the RV's 12 volt system! Lots of KZread video's showing you how to do that as well, but make sure you're RV can handle their weight, as they are a heavy battery.

These are branded Duracell at Sam's Club - $87 each + $18 core. 215 amp hour each, so in series you get 215 useable (430/2). Just installed in my class C... Under step, but had to modify to raise step about 1". There is NO 12 volt deep cycle that can come close.

@terryfox7527

3 жыл бұрын

I would like to hear more about your step modification. I also have a Class C.

@nortonnewmann3711

3 жыл бұрын

@@terryfox7527 We're currently out on the road... We'll be back to home base in Ohio early next week. I can email you pics then & details about what I did. Basically cut 1x2 boards to make a slightly raised frame on top of the existing stair box - I'll have to look, but I think I used construction adhesive and a few screws to hold it in place. I painted it flat black before installing... much easier. It's a slightly noticeable step up, but not enough to make it awkward.

I looked into the 6v Interstate golf cart batteries on Costco.com and they have very poor ratings. Most say they die shortly after the year warranty.

@DoItYourselfDad

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if things have changed or if they're getting them for a different manufacturer now. We've still have the same batteries on ours, we've used the heck out of them, abused them etc and haven't had any issues.

Are you sure it’s positive on battery 1 to negative on battery 2? Other videos say connect the batteries parallel + to + and trailer’s + wire to battery 1 + & ground wire to battery 2 negative. Maybe there’s more than one correct way to do it.🤷🏽‍♂️

@DoItYourselfDad

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, these are six volt batteries so they have to be wired in series. The videos you are referring to are using 12 volt batteries so they are wires in parallel.

@EarlBalentine

5 жыл бұрын

@@DoItYourselfDad Yes 6v batteries works in pairs to get 12v's. either 2, 4, 6, 8 and so on. all wired in a series. My 2 12v batteries in my RV are wired in parallel.

@dalewatkins9889

5 жыл бұрын

There's a ton of KZread video's on 'how to install a 6 V battery bank for your 12 volt RV system.

@Matthewonyoutube

4 жыл бұрын

@@EarlBalentine Just to be clear, pairs wired in series, not all. Pairs are wired in series to each other, but in parallel with the next pair. If you use 4 batteries for instance, there will be 2 pairs in parallel to each other. Lots of info out there.

...who says "these ones?"

@DoItYourselfDad

7 ай бұрын

I do

I had a full set of six. The terminals melted right into the battery. Happened to my neighbor too. Buyer beware.

@daveyboy8907

4 жыл бұрын

Haywood Ja'Blome wow why did that happen?? I have 400 watt solar setup will they melt? Thanks

@davidrounds3245

4 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a charge controller problem.

@daveyboy8907

4 жыл бұрын

David Round bet so, overcharged them maybe or shorted out

I'm doing a Sienna minivan conversion. Realistically, could I have these batteries inside the van - probably under the bed? Or do they really need to be "outside the living area"?

@DoItYourselfDad

6 жыл бұрын

Best case scenario I would still try to get them out of the living area for safety's sake. These type of batteries need to be vented. Sealed vent-less batteries are more expensive but don't have the same issues if you were planning on putting them inside the living area.

@calitundrajc

6 жыл бұрын

no they off gas noxious and deadly gases when charging and discharging

Its been 2.5 years. are they still working OK? the Costco reviews say these batteries suck. ★ 1 out of 5 stars. Darrell · 4 months ago Not good I bought two of the golf cart batteries two and one half years ago for my RV, and after the first year they started to fail, I thought I left the power on, so I put them on the charger, they would not hold the charge, long story short it turns out most people that have purchased these have the same problems, they should last at a minimum 4 years. Costco needs to go back to interstate batteries and find out what the problem is and give the consumer some relief, and stop selling these, they are no good. ✘ No, I do not recommend this product. ★ 1 out of 5 stars. Miguel · 6 months ago Terrible batteries I purchased 6 for my golf cart and before the year they started to not hold a charge. Returned them just prior to 12 month warranty and got a new set which lasted about 14 months. I was just outside of the warranty period and tried to return to Costco and they said the warranty was only 12 months. I am aware that the warranty is only 12 months but the batteries are really poor quality and just die just after a year. They where aware that I had previous issues with the first set I purchased. Ive been a Costco member for a long time and they usually carry great merchandise but these batteries are not up to Costco standards. Costco is aware the batteries are poor quality and should give the customers a credit when they are selling faulty items like these 6 volt batteries. ✘ No, I do not recommend this product. ★ 1 out of 5 stars. Yupp · 6 months ago Didnt last long I guess mine lasted a little longer than the other reviews, but still not long enough. I bought 4 of these 26 months ago for our rv. They were well maintained with solar panels, and stored during the winter. If I would have known I would have only gotten 2 years out of these, I would have paid another couple hundred dollars to get the Trojans. Hopefully somebody else can learn from my mistakes because of this review. Oh well..... you live, you learn. ✘ No, I do not recommend this product. ★ 1 out of 5 stars. Mike · 9 months ago Worst Batteries Ever These lasted only 18 months with occasional use in our golf cart and I was surprised to learn their warranty is only 12 months. Previous sets of batteries have lasted 5-6 years easy. I love Costco and wish they would find another battery line to carry. ✘ No, I do not recommend this product. ★ 1 out of 5 stars. elha · 8 months ago Dont waste your money If you think this cheaper battery might last maybe 1 year less, dont. 2 golf carts in both cases original batteries lasted 7+ years, in both cases these lasted 4-5 years tops and last 2 years were miserable. In both cases they were well maintained and stored. Costco missed mark on these and offered nothing ✘ No, I do not recommend this product. ★ 1 out of 5 stars. Rory · 8 months ago Terrible battery life Bought two for our RV. They have a 12 month warranty. Ours lasted 14 months and totally died. Costco wouldn’t refund any amount. Do not buy these! ✘ No, I do not recommend this product. ★★ 2 out of 5 stars. WearyTraveler · 3 months ago 14 months... The 4 in my RV are 14 months old and they’re starting to not hold a charge. I haven’t had them tested but they’re gonna be toast soon... ★ 1 out of 5 stars. MACC · 9 months ago We bought 6 of these for our golf cart and they didn't even last 2 years. The batteries we replaced lasted over 6 years. ✘ No, I do not recommend this product.

@DoItYourselfDad

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe Costco has changed its supplier? Maybe I got lucky? Mine are still working great and we certainly abuse them.

@DragonPilot

3 жыл бұрын

@@DoItYourselfDad Got mine May 2015 and they are still going strong. They're getting old so I'm keeping a close eye on them. I'll buy the same ones again!

@DoItYourselfDad

3 жыл бұрын

I just sold the trailer they were on, they went with the trailer. We camped in it up to the weekend before we sold it. I debated moving them to the new (used) trailer. When the one on the new rig goes, I’m definitely replacing with more of these.

@Maga4Lyfe

Жыл бұрын

@@DoItYourselfDadHow king did you have them? And were they still holding good charge?

So I have two Interstate Batteries cost me around $500 232 amp hours each battery so it's a total of 464 amp hours for 500 bucks to get the same amount buying Costco batteries at 110 amp hours it would cost 910 bucks

@dnlmachine4287

5 жыл бұрын

I could be wrong, but I think wiring the batteries in Series like he has in this video only doubles the Voltage, not the Amps. So your setup would have 232 Amp hours and 12 Volts. Assuming your batteries are 6 Volts each. Wiring the batteries in Parallel (neg to neg, pos to pos) would double the Amp hours but Voltage remains the same as one battery. This is how people usually install two 12 Volt batteries. Stay gold.

Your video is 5 years old (pre-pandemic) - you need to update this video or take it down. Things have changed.

@DoItYourselfDad

Жыл бұрын

No…. I don’t

@dennisneuhaus2607

Жыл бұрын

@@DoItYourselfDad What does that mean? Prices and availability have changed.

@DoItYourselfDad

Жыл бұрын

@Dennis Neuhaus It means I don't NEED to do anything. A simple "hey, the pricing on these have changed, you may want update your video description" would have sufficed. Talk to people online how you'd talk to them in person.

@dennisneuhaus2607

Жыл бұрын

Easy brother. I did not mean any disrespect, some people post and forget. That means there is a lot of info on the web that needs updated. Some people appreciate the feed back, but understand you do not want people to leave comment. I am out. Unsubscribing!

@DoItYourselfDad

Жыл бұрын

I do appreciate feedback, go through my videos, I have entire videos dedicated to updates and addressing feedback. What I don’t appreciate is people who will take an entirely different tone with someone online than they would in person.

these ones.....really?

@DoItYourselfDad

6 жыл бұрын

No.... the other ones?

@dhurt50

6 жыл бұрын

better......

@rickreeves6760

5 жыл бұрын

Google Golf cart batteries at Costco it will take you to them

first thing that will make me stop watching a video... breathing. if i can hear you breathe while someone else talks, done.. seriously, 2 seconds is what I will give.. second thing. the back of your hand... I'm not here to watch the back of your hand move around pointing at shit.. I wanna see the batteries and maybe point at the terminal or some crap every once and awhile, but if it's a waving it around just to see the hairs on the back of your hand move video... i"m out!!!

@DoItYourselfDad

3 жыл бұрын

So you'll give it two seconds, but you at least watched to twenty seconds, because that's when my hands appeared. Then you wasted another minute writing a comment. Screaming for attention much? It looks like your shift key isn't working, stay tuned, I'll whip up a video on how to fix it.

@Maga4Lyfe

Жыл бұрын

Make your own vids fuktard. What a asshole

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