So Sioux and are almost done with our 4200 mile 40th anniversary odyssey. And our 2012 slide-in Hawk/ Ram 2500 combo has done GREAT! But even so we're close to pulling the trigger on a new Hawk flatbed. (More room, more amenities.) And I am FAR from being an electrician so some advice please...
We have the dual factory AGM's on our current 2012 Hawk (without solar) and since we move camp almost every day we've never had an issue with the batteries recharging from the Ram's altenator. But since the battery compartment on the Hawk Flatbed vents to the outside should we just have FWC install the separator and wiring and put two six volt batteries?
Option #1: My understanding is these "ventable" batteries would be slower to recharge but also be a little cheaper, last much longer and have more capacity.
Option #2: Order the factory AGM's- I gotta say my FWC batteries are 3 years old and going strong. I'm just looking for "no drama" and a simple solution.
So any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
We have the dual factory AGM's on our current 2012 Hawk (without solar) and since we move camp almost every day we've never had an issue with the batteries recharging from the Ram's altenator. But since the battery compartment on the Hawk Flatbed vents to the outside should we just have FWC install the separator and wiring and put two six volt batteries?
Option #1: My understanding is these "ventable" batteries would be slower to recharge but also be a little cheaper, last much longer and have more capacity.
Option #2: Order the factory AGM's- I gotta say my FWC batteries are 3 years old and going strong. I'm just looking for "no drama" and a simple solution.
So any suggestions? Thanks in advance!