Trojan Battery Company was founded in 1925 and is based in Santa Fe Springs, California. It is best known for deep-cycle flooded lead-acid batteries used in golf carts, floor machines, renewable energy systems, and RV house banks. Many RVers know the Trojan 6-volt golf-cart batteries, wired in pairs, as a classic boondocking setup. Trojan also makes AGM, gel and lithium products.
Trojan flooded batteries in an RV
They need water. Flooded batteries lose water as they charge, and Florida heat speeds that up. Check levels regularly and top up with distilled water only. See watering and safety.
They need ventilation. Flooded batteries give off hydrogen when charging. They belong in a vented compartment.
They need full charges. Deep-cycle flooded batteries last longest when fully recharged after use. Chronic undercharging leads to sulfation.
They need the right charger settings. Trojan publishes charging guidance. Many RV converters charge too low or too high for best results. See converters and batteries.
Trojan lithium
Trojan has introduced lithium products in recent years, including golf cart lithium systems. If you are considering Trojan lithium in an RV, check that the specific product is intended for RV use and that your charging system can be set for it. We can help with that.
Should you choose Trojan flooded?
If you dry camp, want a lot of capacity for the money and don't mind maintenance, flooded 6-volt batteries remain a reasonable choice. If you want no maintenance, look at AGM or lithium.
About specs: Battery makers update models, capacities and warranties often. We don't list specs here because they change. Check the maker's current spec sheet, or ask us, before buying.
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