[C320-list] 4D Batteries

[Greg Flanagan]

Hi Jeff,

I strongly recommend putting in a small solar system. My 2X4D 220AH batteries were installed in 2015 and are still working well (see attached), I believe this is because they have rarely been used beyond 70% with constant solar charging. I put the refrigerator on continuously from May 1 to October 15 and do not plug into shore power as my solar system (360W) is sufficient for all my electrical demand. All my lighting is LED including the anchor light.

A lead acid 400AH battery bank (with 200AH available) is more than adequate for the 320. If you put in Lithium you could go with an ~ 200AH battery.

Greg
Hoop Dancer #1076
Sidney, BC


> On Apr 14, 2024, at 8:03 AM, Jeffrey Brown via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
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> Can someone recommend the best brand and option for new 4D batteries. Trying to find something that can allow us to use the refrigerator for more than a day or two, or is that never going to be possible no matter the brand. Don’t want to install solar, not worth it for us we only do long trips maybe once a year. We have hull 74 1994 and still has original charger/inverter, does that have something to do with it? Anyway, anxious to hear some feedback.
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> Jeff Brown
> 949-350-5123