Author: CharlieM
Subject: 1 or 2 new batteries?
Posted: 07 Apr 2017 at 9:51am
If you plan on camping off the grid the final solution should be two 6V GC2 golf cart batteries in series. That will give you a capacity of 220AH. Adding a second 12V battery similar to the Gp24 OEM supplied battery will give you 2x70=140 AH or 64% of the GC2 capacity. Adding the second 12V battery now only prolongs the waste of money and lack of performance. Bite the bullet now and go for GC2s.
Subject: 1 or 2 new batteries?
Posted: 07 Apr 2017 at 9:51am
| Originally posted by Danielw1 I just bought a 2015 178 and the first thing I want to do is add dual batteries. I am debating on adding one to the current factory battery or, getting two brand new high quality batteries. The current battery checked out ok but still thinking I should maybe start fresh. What does everyone think? Any tips on adding a second battery? |
If you plan on camping off the grid the final solution should be two 6V GC2 golf cart batteries in series. That will give you a capacity of 220AH. Adding a second 12V battery similar to the Gp24 OEM supplied battery will give you 2x70=140 AH or 64% of the GC2 capacity. Adding the second 12V battery now only prolongs the waste of money and lack of performance. Bite the bullet now and go for GC2s.