5thWheelForums.com - View Single Post - 2 6-V Batteries in series vs. 2 12-V Batteries in parallel ?

rverdlm · 08-22-2007, 10:04 AM

The 6V batteries are far more rugged and will take much more abuse. They also will take many more discharge/recharge cycles. Also if you completely discharge the 12V batteries they will be ruined whereas the 6V batteries handle this without problems.

08-22-2007, 10:04 AM	#2
rverdlm Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: On the road Posts: 1,063	The 6V batteries are far more rugged and will take much more abuse. They also will take many more discharge/recharge cycles. Also if you completely discharge the 12V batteries they will be ruined whereas the 6V batteries handle this without problems. __________________ Dave & Barbara KenWorth T2000 2005 Mobile Suites 38RL3 #2338 MorRyde IS 8K axles, LazyBoy recliners, LCD tv Full time since '96