Battery Trojan T105 vs X2??

Originally posted by TheBum Originally posted by Patriot Dave Originally posted by johnmaci As a price to performance compromise, have you looked at these:https://www.batteriesplus.com/productdetails/sligc115I purchased two of these 6v (230AH) to connect in series for 12v.Around $100 each after 10% coupon + core charge.I have them encased in a TorkLift Locking Battery Box:https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/TorkLift/TLA7708R.htmlI only boondock for a week at a time, and have a Renogy 100w suitcase solar panel to keep things topped off (no genny). Im finding more parks are begining to ban the use of portable generators (built-in so far are still acceptable). If I were a heavy power user, I don't think 100w would be sufficient and would add another (2) 100w panels on the roof.That said, my needs are minimal since we have a 12v TV, no inverter, and use propane for everything (coffee percolator, tea pot, etc.). We have a cuisinart BBQ grill outside as well as a coleman stove. Your enemy, as others have mentioned will be the furnace fan. IMHO, two GC batteries would do you well. Thanks for the reply. I'll take a look at the Durcell. I sure like your battery box. I'm using those same batteries as well. So far, so good. I used 4 gauge wire and some heavy duty terminals from Lowes. I could not get my crimper to even dent the terminals, so I used a hammer and smashed them onto the wire. The connection is plenty secure.

Regarding your Torklift battery box, I am thinking about purchasing one of those however, the width measurement states the box is 8 3/16 wide and my Rpod rack measures 8 1/8 wide. So I called the vendor and they checked their books and that is what the manufacturer says it is???? Well we both know there may some play in that dimension. Could you please confirm your dimensions for me. Thank You

I went with the Duracell 230Ah because of price and local pickup (at Batteries + Bulbs). Thus far, they've performed well, though I admit that I haven't stressed them.

Hi David,

Originally posted by ohio179 David, I see you mentioned transmitting on your radio, are you by chance a ham radio operator? We are planning on picking up a 179 in about a week and I plan on operating ham radio from it as well. I hope I'm not out of line asking this on this thread. Thanks Tim

First, welcome! It is always good to have another "ham" on the forum.


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I hope to activate a National Park or two for the ARRL National Parks on the Air. Also, if you go to my page on QRZ.com, there is a link to the Hoosier DX & Contesters site. There is info there on this year's Indiana QSO Party. I'll be portable in Jefferson County (one of our original 15) for the INQP/Indiana Bicentennial Celebration.

Oops, almost forgot....my callsign is WA9DU.



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David,