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07-28-2012, 05:09 PM
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Lifeline 8D AGM Deep Cycle Batteries
I have been searching for Lifeline 8D AGM Batteries and I have located a shop that seems to have a decent deal. I wanted your thoughts on the price, Is $406 each a decent price for a 8D Deep Cycle AGM Batteries?
Ron
~The Ramblin Man~
Prevost, Newell Coach, Wanderlodge, Foretravel, Millennium Coach, Liberty Coach, Outlaw Coach, Marathon Coach, Luxury Coach
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07-28-2012, 07:21 PM
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Yes, I would say it's a good price. Do they want cores at that price?
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07-28-2012, 07:44 PM
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That's an excellent question and one I did not think to ask. However, in our discussion, no mention of cores was made. May be assumed. I"ll confirm and let you know.
Ron
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07-28-2012, 08:09 PM
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I'm guessing they'll want $50-$60 more per battery without Cores but again it's just a guess.
David Ball
1989 Newell Owner
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07-29-2012, 11:28 PM
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Ron,
That seems like an excellent price. Could you please post the name of the dealer?
Richard said that he and Rhonda are giving me a set of 6 AMGs for Xmas! What a nice guy!
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07-30-2012, 06:02 PM
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Hi Tuga,
I was speaking with a local BatteriesPlus and no core charge.
Ron
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07-31-2012, 12:49 PM
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Ron:
Lifeline batteries are what I bought ($500 each a year ago), they are made in CA.
There has been an influx of batteries from China but I have no experience with them.
Thanks,
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West Monroe, LA
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07-31-2012, 04:24 PM
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I've been reading up on lithium batteries. There are some being made that are 1/2 the width of an 8D with 200amps and weigh around 50# or so. So in roughly the same space of an 8D you can have 400amps instead of 250amps! And save about 50# per 8D battery. But the really interesting thing is you can discharge these down to about 20% of their rated capacity rather then 60% capacity of a lead acid battery. So if you have 6 8D's = 1500 amp/hours but only about 600 amp/hours usable. With the lithiums you only need 4 batteries at 800amps to get the same usable amp/hours. So you can save about 700 pounds of weight! And it looks like they may last 3-4 times as long. The downside is cost, they are $1200-1500/battery and you need a new charger/management system. So for 6 8Ds at $3000 the lithiums would cost twice as much. But if they last more than twice as long it might be a better deal.
Worth looking into if you need to replace your batteries.
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07-31-2012, 07:50 PM
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Forest:
Do you have a link to go to?
Thanks,
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Steve Magown
West Monroe, LA
97 #458 w/3 roof airs, 07 997 GT3, 62 Vette,67 SS427 Chevelle, 02 Boxter, 74 GMC mtr hm, 88 Mastercraft 190 Prostar, 86 Ski Nautique 2000, 02 Baja Islander 212
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07-31-2012, 07:52 PM
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I bought 8 of the lifeline lead/acids for $255 each and use 2 for crankers.
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07-31-2012, 07:54 PM
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Larry:
Are these AGM's or vented?
Thanks,
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Steve Magown
West Monroe, LA
97 #458 w/3 roof airs, 07 997 GT3, 62 Vette,67 SS427 Chevelle, 02 Boxter, 74 GMC mtr hm, 88 Mastercraft 190 Prostar, 86 Ski Nautique 2000, 02 Baja Islander 212
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07-31-2012, 09:36 PM
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I called this morning: price for a GPL-8DL – blade posts AGMs 255 amps deep cycle battery.
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0029XJ1UQ/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative =9325&creativeASIN=B0029XJ1UQ&linkCode=as2&tag=aff iliatechie-20">Marine Lifeline AGM Battery - GPL-8DL</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=affiliatechie-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0029XJ1UQ" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />
BatteriesPlus $699.99 w/core
Battery World $559.95 w/core
Looks like Battery World is about $140/battery cheaper than BatteriesPlus.
I may just install wet cell batteries when its time to change. My AGM Lifelines are 6 years old.
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07-31-2012, 09:36 PM
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Steve,
They are the old fashioned vented caps and I installed a watering system that tells you when the level is low and you pump in distilled water with a hand bulb and 1/2" tube. Works great. I also use 2 Pulsetech Powerplus units on the house batteries to maintain the chemistry and avoid the need for Equalization... Battery life like this should be 5 years + if I get lucky.
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07-31-2012, 09:39 PM
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I prefer Wet Cell too Tuga...BTW I am traveling with Morris Weinstein in Michigan right now and he says HI.
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08-01-2012, 01:37 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lbrachfe
I prefer Wet Cell too Tuga...BTW I am traveling with Morris Weinstein in Michigan right now and he says HI.
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Tell Morris that Karen and I said HI. Where are you guys traveling to? I know that it is in Michigan but wanted a little better location. I know Morris likes Traverse City.
Larry, do you ride motorcycles with Morris?
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08-01-2012, 12:38 AM
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Tuga,
Have you forgot me already? You can't beat my Lifeline prices...
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08-01-2012, 01:34 AM
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Don't worry Truk Man, you will be the first one I call when the time comes. I'm not sure how long my AGMs will last. They still hold a pretty good charge. I can go about 20 hours before I start the generator.
Can you quote your prices on GPL 8DL?
If not, PM me.
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08-01-2012, 02:08 AM
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Tuga,
We are in Traverse City until Sunday and then we head to Petosky for a week at the signature resort. will send your regards. No motorcycle riding for me right now, maybe next year as I am nursing a torn shoulder. hope to see you down the road or at Newell..
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08-01-2012, 02:01 PM
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Has anyone replaced the 8Ds with 6 volt golf cart batteries? The trays look like they will hold 12 and there are watering systems available that make maintenance simple.
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