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jorgie
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batteries
Looking for two six volt golf cart batteries, could pick up on way south
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Summanus
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jorgie, I will assume you are looking to buy new. I have found Sam's Club, Costco, or Walmart to be the easiest to shop/find and have the best
prices on deep-cycle, 6-volt batteries.
Summanus....ancient Roman Nightly Thunder God. He liked refrieds too.
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Al G
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Not sure new or used, but I use 6 volt Interstate brand. In this category Deep cycle means little. Do not buy from Costco walMart and the like. They
deal in deep cycle, but they are a cross breed with starting batteries. You can usually tell when you pick them up. If you can barely pick it up with
both arms and your legs,(80-90#) you will know you have what you need.
They cost about $160.00 each at my local battery shop.
Now I have not checked Costco/WalMart lately.
Albert G
Remember, if you haven\'t got a smile on your face and laughter in your heart, then you are just a sour old fart!....
The most precious thing we have is life, yet it has absolutely no trade-in value.
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comitan
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Al
I used to buy my golfcart 6volt batteries in Martinez, Close to freeway on right going into Martinez $50.00. Golfcart shop don't remember the name.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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Al G
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Thanks comitan I will check it out, Now I do not know if I was ripped or just lazy. I replaced 2- 2 years ago and I have 2 other that are pushing
gezzerhood. At $50 bucks I should replace some before this trip. Will let you know what I find out.
Albert G
Remember, if you haven\'t got a smile on your face and laughter in your heart, then you are just a sour old fart!....
The most precious thing we have is life, yet it has absolutely no trade-in value.
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Summanus
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Exide 6-volt golf cart batteries at CostCo, Sam's Club, and Walmart are the same Exides as the ones you would buy at the Pro Shop...except for the
marked-up price you pay at RV stores, marinas, or country clubs. I never shop at specialty shops for everyday items. I have had two Exides for
three years now...recharging often...no problemo. They cost me about $50 each with my CostCo card. Guess we all have different experiences. Good
luck with your purchases.
You can buy golf cart type batteries in San Jose del Cabo. 'Wahoo' something or other store, think, but there are probably many others...lots of golf
courses nowadays.
Summanus....ancient Roman Nightly Thunder God. He liked refrieds too.
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BajaWarrior
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Trojan 6 volt T-105 amp deep cycle golf cart batteries can be purchased at all solar places including www.discoverpower.com in San Diego. I just called them and actually the prices for that battery has gone up dramatically. They are now $107 each.
OUCH!! 4 years ago they were only $55 each if you bought over 10. They still have deals for over 10 and even better for 20.
They guy did say Interstate has a good 6 volt battery that is very comparable to the Trojan. They are near La Jolla right next to I-5
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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comitan
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The ones I bought at the golfcart shop were Trojan 105 good batteries. Nomads has a battery man I think in Manteca maybe he will get on. IMHO the
Excide batteries they sell now are not the same as the old Excides which were good batteries.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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Bruce R Leech
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| Quote: | Originally posted by comitan
The ones I bought at the golfcart shop were Trojan 105 good batteries. Nomads has a battery man I think in Manteca maybe he will get on. IMHO the
Excide batteries they sell now are not the same as the old Excides which were good batteries. |
comitan the last Trojans I bought did not last one night
Bruce R Leech
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BajaWarrior
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Just got off the phone with the Interstate Battery people. They offer the U2200, identical in everyway to the Trojan except $35 less. Apparently the
price of lead has quadrupled and all batteries across the board have seen an increase in price and will increase again soon.
I will be needing new batteries next fall and will be getting the Interstate and increasing my current 12 batteries to 16 batteries along with more
panels.
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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comitan
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Outback solar has the trojan $96.00=shipping.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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Al G
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Al G
Not sure new or used, but I use 6 volt Interstate brand. In this category Deep cycle means little. Do not buy from Costco walMart and the like. They
deal in deep cycle, but they are a cross breed with starting batteries. You can usually tell when you pick them up. If you can barely pick it up with
both arms and your legs,(80-90#) you will know you have what you need.
They cost about $160.00 each at my local battery shop.
Now I have not checked Costco/WalMart lately. |
OOPS...I found the invoice and it was $158.00 for a set of two
Albert G
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The most precious thing we have is life, yet it has absolutely no trade-in value.
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bajalou
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Costco Palm Springs and Calexico have the Trojan 105s for $61 each.
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
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And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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Al G
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I guess instead of checking my battery banks... I should pull my memory banks and check them
Albert G
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The most precious thing we have is life, yet it has absolutely no trade-in value.
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bajalou
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And Sams Yuma has the Exide equivalent for $61 also.
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
Nomad Baja Interactive map
And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
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Al G
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajalou
Costco Palm Springs and Calexico have the Trojan 105s for $61 each. |
Never used trojans...:lol ...are they 220 amp hrs.? 105s that is.
[Edited on 10-31-2006 by Al G]
Albert G
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toneart
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bruce R Leech
comitan the last Trojans I bought did not last one night
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So THAT's why Mulege is full of Leeches...
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Maybe there wasn't enough lead in them. Or maybe the pacemaker zapped all the juice out of them. Are they really intended to be used on golf carts?
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comitan
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Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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FARASHA
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| Quote: | Originally posted by toneart
| Quote: | Originally posted by lencho
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bruce R Leech
comitan the last Trojans I bought did not last one night
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So THAT's why Mulege is full of Leeches...
--Larry |
Maybe there wasn't enough lead in them. Or maybe the pacemaker zapped all the juice out of them. Are they really intended to be used on golf carts?
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NOW THIS are the funniest posts of today!!!
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Summanus
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I bought Powerstrides (6-volt deep cycle) for my solar system in San Diego near the Sports Arena area. Got a great price on a bunch of them...any
order over 6, I believe, will get you a discount. They are the same battery inside as the Trojan T-105's, just marketed under a different name...and
cheaper.
Talk to these guys:
Powerstride Battery
3450 Kurtz St Ste B
San Diego, CA, 92110-4451
Summanus....ancient Roman Nightly Thunder God. He liked refrieds too.
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