Best Camper Battery: A Price Comparison
When you are driving your camper, you want to ensure that you stay on the road for a long time. That means making sure that all the parts for your trailer are charged and working. Especially when you use a camper as your home, you want to ensure that you can spend the night in comfort with electricity on hand, and keep your vehicle in pristine working conditions.
Deep cycle batteries are the most important. They provide a power supply to keep the electricity on, the water flowing, and make sure that your camper can be a second home while on the road. Naturally, you want to maintain your batteries and choose models within your budget. In addition, you want to figure out how much you will pay in time for maintenance when going for less expensive models.
Many places online refer to RV batteries as opposed to specific camper batteries. Since a camper is a type of recreational vehicle (RV), we will use the same batteries in reference. These deep cycle batteries are also used in golf carts and marine vehicles, such as private yachts. They come in 6 and 12 volts.
Choosing The Right Battery For Your Camper
What makes a good battery? For one, a battery that you can charge and maintain with relative ease. Also, it will last two to three years provided that you maintain the battery and keep its charge running, especially when the winter weather will run down the energy. Also you have to make sure not to overcharge the battery because that will also ruin them.
There are three types of batteries that you can use: lithium ion, deep cycle gel, flooded lead acid, and absorbed glass mat (AGM). Each has different price points.
Lithium-ion batteries can either run as cheaply as $99 per battery, or up to $899, but you are paying for the maintenance and longer shelf life. Be warned of using the cheap ones, since you may be trading in quality. Lithium-ion batteries use phosphate cathodes to power themselves, so only use batteries that refer to cathodes.
Flooded lead-acid batteries can cost more than $250, while smaller ones cost $40 minimum. They require the most maintenance out of the various options. You need to check and adjust water levels. Every six months, the battery also needs a sixteen-hour charge.
Deep cycle gel and absorbed glass mat are in the middling range of affordable camp batteries. AGM is built to be cost-effective but works best in colder temperatures. Expect to pay more than $150 for these models. AGM holds the electrolytes in fiber-glass plates, which make them safer and less hazardous.
Get Your Deep Cycle Batteries From PS Janitorial
PS Janitorial wants to help you outfit your camper and make the right choice. We can offer free shipping on batteries, as well as recommendations on what models are most suitable. Crown is our favored brand.
Reach out to us today. Peruse our selection of batteries and feel free to see what works for you, and let us know what batteries you need for your camper.